Re: 2.4.19-ac4 build problem

From: Greg KH (greg@kroah.com)
Date: Thu Sep 05 2002 - 01:58:25 EST


On Wed, Sep 04, 2002 at 08:59:55PM -0700, Peter wrote:
>
> > Hm, I think you will have to compile the input stuff into the core, if
> > you want your USB input drivers to link properly. So there's really no
> > way around this.
>
> In that case, why don't we remove the choice to make modules in input core
> support?

No, because it works just fine when you build the USB drivers as
modules, and the Input core as modules, which is what the majority of
people do.

> If there's some reason to keep it, let's save someone some grief and add a
> note to CONFIG_INPUT:
>
> Note that in most cases, input support must be compiled into the core for
> your USB input drivers to link properly.

Again, not true. It just has to match the same value for the USB input
drivers. A patch with this kind of wording would be greatly
appreciated.

thanks,

greg k-h
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