- There are various README files in the Documentation/ subdirectory:
these typically contain kernel-specific installation notes for some
- drivers for example. See Documentation/00-INDEX for a list of what
+ drivers for example. See ./Documentation/00-INDEX for a list of what
is contained in each file. Please read the Changes file, as it
contains information about the problems, which may result by upgrading
your kernel.
Compiling and running the 2.6.xx kernels requires up-to-date
versions of various software packages. Consult
- Documentation/Changes for the minimum version numbers required
+ ./Documentation/Changes for the minimum version numbers required
and how to get updates for these packages. Beware that using
excessively old versions of these packages can cause indirect
errors that are very difficult to track down, so don't assume that
gcc 2.91.66 (egcs-1.1.2), and gcc 2.7.2.3 are known to miscompile
some parts of the kernel, and are *no longer supported*.
Also remember to upgrade your binutils package (for as/ld/nm and company)
- if necessary. For more information, refer to Documentation/Changes.
+ if necessary. For more information, refer to ./Documentation/Changes.
Please note that you can still run a.out user programs with this kernel.