[gobolinux-users] linux-headers 2.6.11.9 (kernel headers: /usr/include/linux)

[teique]

Lucas C. Villa Real wrote:
> On 8/13/06, teique <teique at gmail.com> wrote:
>> # but both gave same compile error (see end of email)
>> # a bit of research about that error brought me that it was about
>> kernel-headers needed to be 2.6.x and not 2.4.x ...
>> # when I look for it on my system I find that my kernel-headers are
>> 2.4.20 in despite I am using kernel 2.6.11.9!!!
>
> The kernel-headers package reflects the version of the kernel used to
> compile Glibc, and not  necessary matches your running kernel's
> version.
>
>> # XD ok, now I thought if there is kernel-headers for 2.6.11.9?
>> # I saw there is for 2.6.16.20 but I dont think I can install them w/o
>> installing the proper new kernel also,
>
> I don't think you're going to take any problems on upgrading that,
> really. Just keep your old version around so that you can symlink it
> back if needed.
>
oh, ok then! XD
>> # I wonder if there is a Linux-Headers--2.6.11.9--i686.tar.bz2
>> somewhere, or if I can create it w/o much mess? :)
>> # n tips are welcome! :)
>
> I don't think there's a newer release. If you want to make a new one
> from a more recent kernel, I'd suggest you to look at the headers
> script, developed by LFS guys:
>
> http://ftp.jg555.com/headers/headers
>
I will stay with Linux-Headers--2.6.11.9--i686.tar.bz2 and do the 
SymlinkProgram trick when I need ^^
thx!