Re: Linux 2.6.12

From: Jesper Juhl
Date: Sat Jun 18 2005 - 14:34:57 EST


On 6/18/05, Nick Warne <nick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Steven Rostedt <rostedt () goodmis ! org> wrote:
>
> > This is somewhat experimental at this time, but it should be safe,
> > as long as you aren't building this as a module and then removing it.
>
> > If unsure, say Y. Do not say M.
>
> > USB Monitor (USB_MON) [M/n/?] (NEW)
> > --------------
>
> > I really like my options. :-)
>
> > OK, I have CONFIG_USB as a module, but I really thought that this was
> > pretty amusing.
>
> Heh. When I was sussing 2.6.12 stuff today, I really thought it was me
> buggering up something. So after reading a lot, I wondered (neurotically)
> if I was doing anything wrong (after all this time, it's likely).
>
> > make help reveals:
>
> randconfig - New config with random answer to all options
>
> So 'make randconfig' is the one to use! What one earth is that for?
>
Testing unusual combinations of build options to discover bugs that
are rarely encountered during most peoples normal use.

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