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I need a step by step guide to build kernel modules in ChrUbuntu

I don't have experience building kernel modules. And worse, I'm trying to do it on ChrUbuntu, so it seems that I cannot follow the existing Ubuntu guides. For example, this command fails: # apt-get ...
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Where is the frame.h located in modern Linux implementations? (ubuntu specifically)

A book I am reading refers to an include file that shows how a stack frame looks on one's UNIX system. In particular: /usr/include/sys/frame.h I am having trouble finding the modern equivalent. ...
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Ubuntu: can't find ndbm.h

I need to compile an old apache version, 1.3 and compilation process fails because: mod_auth_dbm.c:77:18: fatal error: ndbm.h: File or directory not found where is it?
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Run Apache2 as root

I am teaching a security class and I would like to show them how it is very stupid to run apache as root (that means I don't need to be preached to about how stupid it is; I agree with you) I'm having ...
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Yarbu Execution

I am attempting to use a Project called Yarbu It appears to be exactly what I am looking for. However I am a noob at Linux and am having difficulty getting it to work. I successfully completed the ...
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Adding Objective C compiler to GCC 4.7.2

I finished building the GCC 4.7.2 with C, C++ and Go compilers on my Ubuntu 12.04. I now want to add the Objective C compiler, is it possible to add it to the previous build? If so, how should i ...
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Automatically apply module patch and compile kernel when updated?

I've recently applied a one-line patch to drivers/bluetooth/btusb.c in order to enable compatibility with my Bluetooth device. However, whenever I get a kernel upgrade, the patch will be lost until ...
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Effect of compiling from source on already installed applications

I use Ubuntu 12.04. Say I have installed package x from the repository (with all its dependencies) at version 1.7 but I need some functionality that is only available in version 1.8, so I download the ...
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executing binary file: file not found

I know there are similar questions out there, but I haven't found a solution nor this exact case. The binary was built on Arch Linux using its GCC 4.7. The package works fine on the build system. The ...
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Can't install pg gem

I cant get the pg gem to install. I have tried --with-pg_config and it didnt work. Gem::Installer::ExtensionBuildError: ERROR: Failed to build gem native extension. ...
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Is there a way to determine when a binary was compiled or installed?

Is there a way to determine when a binary was compiled or installed? For example, I have a binary mdrun_d, and I would like to know when this particular binary was compiled or installed. The system ...
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Compiling daemontools on ubuntu or debian

I am installing D.J.B.'s daemontools on an ubuntu 10.04 server (64 bit). (This question is about daemontools, which is a free and open software for managing UNIX services. It is not about 'DAEMON ...
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Error compiling OSSEC HIDS with Mysql support

I work with OSSEC HIDS In Ubuntu 11.10 from the instructions on the OSSEC wiki. When I install with mysql support, I get this error /tmp/ccuS4FYw.o: In function mysql_osdb_connect': ...
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Kernel Panic - not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs after new kernel compile

So I've been at this for a while and have been poking around for an answer for a few days, and figure it's about time to ask for help. I am running Ubuntu 10.10 in VMWare Fusion, and have downloaded ...
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Kernel module for Cisco VPN client doesn't compile under ubuntu 10.04 LTS?

I am trying to install a Cisco VPN client under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. In the extracted folder I type: alex@alex-laptop:~/Downloads/cisco4.8/vpnclient$ sudo ./vpn_install and there is output of activity ...
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Stripped down Kernel for a Laptop

I am a Linux noob, but I am willing to learn. My immediate objective is to compile a small kernel for my laptop without sacrificing usability. I am familiar with the kernel compilation steps (don't ...
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No sound on Ubuntu 11.04

I have a problem on my notebook (MSI E-620) running Ubuntu Natty Narwhal x86. When I installed it there was just output, when I plugged my headphones in. The speakers in my notebook do not play ...
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How do I build custom Ubuntu CD's automatically?

I'd like to build custom Ubuntu installation CD's daily (CRON job). Think Daily Build but with custom packages coming from a text file. Packages would be a mix of some official Ubuntu packages as well ...
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Debian package issue: files are installing into '/'

I have been recently trying to package a small Python utility to put on my PPA and I've almost got it to work, but I'm having problems in making the package install the binary (a chmod +x Python ...
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What does this error mean when installing namecoin?

I'm trying to set up namecoin, but I get the following error on running makefile.unix: $ g++ -c -O2 -Wno-invalid-offsetof -Wformat -g -D__WXDEBUG__ -DNOPCH DFOURWAYSSE2 -DUSE_SSL -DUSE_UPNP=0 -o ...
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How can I use my server to compile a kernel for my laptop?

My laptop, an HP pavilion with an nVidia card, has some issues with suspending. Namely firewire breaks on suspend and the nvidia drivers cause Xorg to hang on resume. I'd like to compile my own kernel ...
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Force directory to always be in cache

I've been testing out different methods to improve the time it takes to compile my entire c++ project. Currently it takes ~5 minutes. I experimented with distcc, ccache, and others. Recently, I ...