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BrandonT
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makeconfig error

#1 Post by BrandonT »

I'm trying to compile a new kernel for the first time. So iI used google and found a howto.
I did exactly what is described in the howto but I get an error.

Can somebody help me please?


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BrandonT
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#2 Post by BrandonT »

Sorry!! Here's the error message:

HOSTCC scripts/fixdep
/bin/sh:line 1: gcc: command not found
make [1] : *** [SCRIPTS/fixdep] fout 127
Make: *** [scripts/fixdep} fout 2
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#3 Post by lacek »

You have to install a c compiler in order to compile your kernel (or anything else). You can do it with this command:
apt-get install gcc
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#4 Post by thewolfro »

lacek is right. i sugest that you try make menuconfig or make xconfig (if you are running an X server).
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BrandonT
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#5 Post by BrandonT »

I installed linux again and the problemis solved.

thanks for the replies !
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