compiling kernel

devoogdt · n00b Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Posts: 8

I am not able to compile a proper kernel.
I get messages like "drivers/char/drm/drm.o(.text+0x6e86): undefined reference to `sis_malloc´"
The last line is "make: *** [vmlinux] Error 1"

Thanks,

Oliver Devoogdt

pjp · Administrator Joined: 16 Apr 2002 Posts: 20067

Checking out the Kernel HOWTO may give you some insight. As to your specific problem, I'm not sure what it could be other than not selecting enough or the correct options.
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fmalabre · Guru Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Posts: 376 Location: Chicago

What kernel sources do you use?

sa · Guru Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Posts: 450

I think your problem is with this kernel option:

iplayfast · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2002 1:37 am Post subject:

I've got the same problem with the newest gentoo. (fresh install). It doesn't matter if I try to compile with sis drivers as modules or as in kernel, something breaks either way. I have a feeling this may be a kernal source problem (missing something).

FOUND IT! I did a google search and found Alan Cox talking about this very problem. Turns out that you need two of the flags turned on. (but I can't find the thread, so you will have to experiment.) Sorry for not having more info. I'll edit this again next time I have a chance.