On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:26:56 +0000 (UTC), James wrote: > I have several kernel-sources later than 'linux-2.6.13-gentoo-r5' > some vanilla some gentoo. How would portage know which one to > compile against if not the symlink set in /usr/src?
uname -r returns the currently running kernel version. > Did I miss something or this conversation only relevant if > one chooses to set USE flags in lieu of a symlink in /usr/src? > > Why would you want to control this behavior with a USE flag > versus an 'old fashion symlink' in /usr/src? The sylink is still used, but maintained by portage when you install new kernel sources. The USE flag in question is 'symlink' # useflag symlink /usr/portage/profiles/use.desc:symlink - Force kernel ebuilds to automatically update the /usr/src/linux symlink. -- Neil Bothwick OPERATOR ERROR: Nyah, Nyah, Nyah, Nyah, Nyah!
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