This appears to be a linux-alpha-unknown system.
Configuration linux-alpha-unknown not supported.
I was hoping that the compiler thing might explain my problem with a
Packet Engines GNIC-II interface. I compiled the driver as a module,
and when I ifconfig the interface, the machine resets. Right now, I'm
using egcs-1.1b.
Pete Chown wrote:
>
> Linus Torvalds wrote:
>
> > In short, if you want to play safe stay with 2.7.2.3 for kernel
> > compilation.
>
> If this is necessary, could I suggest including a test in the Makefile
> which refuses to build on other gcc versions? Otherwise, there are
> going to be an awful lot of confused people out there. The following
> will do it (just to save you a bit of time if you want to do this):
>
> if [ `gcc -v 2>&1 | grep version | cut -c13-` != '2.7.2.3' ]; then
> ...
> fi
>
> Ideally I think the kernel should build with the most recent compiler
> versions. Otherwise users will have to install two compilers at the
> same time. (If you are working with C++ you have to use egcs or you
> lose badly.)
>
> If this is not possible (and I do understand your reasons for not
> wanting to change) perhaps the makefiles should include support for
> compilers which are not called "gcc". Then users could install egcs (or
> whatever) as gcc, and gcc2.7.2.3 as gcc2723 or gccold.
>
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