On Montag, 30. April 2007, Holla wrote: > Hello, > > I would like to install my own version of the kernel (2.6.18.3) > which i have compiled and installed. This is working fine. > > But when I try to do 'emerge system', portage is > trying to emerge linux-headers also. How can I prevent > it ?
why? Why do you want to prevent it? You know, that the in-kernel headers should not be used? > > Also , when using a homebrew source, how do I install > the linux-headers in /usr/include ? just copy the directory > from the kerenl source, or symlink it ? You don't. Really. The kernel headers which come with the source tarball are not a good choice for userspace. Don't do it, you don't have a compelling reason. And if you have a very good reason for the in-kernel headers (like app X needs them), it is a bug. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
