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

[William John Murray]

   Yes, it is nice to see that rc10 does indeed support the 2.6.16
features. But I hope Debian  play nicely for you: the old style
module support OpenAFS needs is not welcome with redhat. I brought it up
with Fedora and was told it was an AFS problem:

http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-test-list/2006-March/msg00550.html

   Bill
Ps Maybe they are right?

On Thu, 2006-03-23 at 18:26 +0100, Lars Schimmer wrote:
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> Russ Allbery wrote:
> > Lars Schimmer <l.schimmer@cgv.tugraz.at> writes:
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> >> 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....)
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> >> Anyone has a hint for me?
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> 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=C2=B4ll be HAPPY.
> At least I know there are some people working hard for our joy ;-)
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> Cya,
> Lars Schimmer
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