Re: [gentoo-dev] Gentoo volenteers to help with linuxabi

[Kumba <kumba@gentoo.org>]

Martin Schlemmer wrote:

> Hi
> 
> As those who fiddle with 2.5 and now 2.6 kernels know, there is some
> breakage due to kernel headers changing.  Now, according to the official
> feelings LKML side, it should be fixed with headers that only contain
> the user-land ABI.
> 
> Up until now, there has not been much response in "who that know enouth
> will lead this".  But finally it seems Andries Brouwer have stepped up
> to do or at least start the job.
> 
> There was some discussion, but nothing definite from Linux yet.  I do
> however feel that it might be an good if some of us with free time, and
> required knowledge of development and C might lend a hand ?
> 
> Now please do understand, I have not yet talked to Andries, and Linus
> have not given his blessing yet, but I thought I should test the water
> at least
> 
> Comments ?
> 
> 
> Thanks,

Well, I'm far from what one could term as an expert in C or even the 
kernel, but I'd be willing to learn.  It'd be interesting I'm sure. 
This is an issue that really looks like it needs to be resolved, so the 
more people who chip in and help to devise a solution to this issue.


--Kumba

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"Such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: 
small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are 
elsewhere."  --Elrond


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