Re: [PATCH] docs: rust: Clarify that 'rustup override' applies to build directory

[Viresh Kumar]

On 08-12-23, 18:04, Benno Lossin wrote:
> Shouldn't this be "Note that the override only applies to the current
> working directory (and its sub-directories)."?
> I think it would also be useful to continue with this: "But in order
> to build the kernel, this override must affect the build directory.".
> 
> And then you could also mention that in the default location for the
> build directory is in the repository.

Based on feedback from Miguel and Benno, how about this instead ?

diff --git a/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst b/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst
index f382914f4191..dee787f92d26 100644
--- a/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst
+++ b/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst
@@ -33,14 +33,17 @@ A particular version of the Rust compiler is required. Newer versions may or
 may not work because, for the moment, the kernel depends on some unstable
 Rust features.

-If ``rustup`` is being used, enter the checked out source code directory
-and run::
+If ``rustup`` is being used, enter the kernel build directory and run::

        rustup override set $(scripts/min-tool-version.sh rustc)

 This will configure your working directory to use the correct version of
-``rustc`` without affecting your default toolchain. If you are not using
-``rustup``, fetch a standalone installer from:
+``rustc`` without affecting your default toolchain.
+
+Note that the override applies to the current working directory (and its
+sub-directories).
+
+If you are not using ``rustup``, fetch a standalone installer from:

        https://forge.rust-lang.org/infra/other-installation-methods.html#standalone

-- 
viresh