[OpenAFS] Linux kernel 2.6.16 and openAFS 1.4.0 /Debian?

[Lars Schimmer]

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Russ Allbery wrote:
> Lars Schimmer <l.schimmer@cgv.tugraz.at> writes:
>=20
>> I just tried to built a openafs module for the new kernel 2.6.16 and i=
t
>> hits errors.  /usr/src/modules/openafs/src/afs/LINUX/osi_machdep.h:55:=
2:
>> #error Not sure what to do about rlim (should be in the Linux task
>> struct somewhere....)
>=20
>> Anyone has a hint for me?
>=20
> OpenAFS 1.4.0 won't built with 2.6.16, as 2.6.16 added additional
> assumptions about what variables have to be defined on the command line
> before the kernel headers will even compile.  You need OpenAFS 1.4.1-rc=
10
> (or 1.4.1 once it's been released), which has not yet been packaged for
> Debian.  I hope to find time to work on that either tomorrow or next we=
ek.
>=20
> Sorry that I don't have a better solution for you.  My recommendation f=
or
> the short term is to stick with 2.6.15 if you can for another couple of
> weeks.

Thanks so far. No, there is no need for me to hurry to update to 2.6.16.
 I just tried and it went bad.
And if there will be a new debian package with rc10 or 1.4.1 around
first april week, fine, I=B4ll be HAPPY.
At least I know there are some people working hard for our joy ;-)

Cya,
Lars Schimmer
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