[klibc] [PATCH] better kbuild integration

[Greg KH]

On Tue, Jul 26, 2005 at 10:11:29AM +0000, Sam Ravnborg wrote:
> Following patch improves integration with kbuild.
> With a future kernel (2.6.14-rc) it now has working support
> for 'make clean'.
> Included is an example of how to compile an early userspace program.
> I selected gzip as the most simple one for this - and left out all
> the links to different names (gunzip etc.)
> 
> Before proceeding with this I need some inputs on what functionality
> is required by the kernel.
> 
> I foresee that the kernel provides a minimal set of executables like
> today. Do we want them all to be placed direct under usr/?

I would say yes.

> And what type of support is requested for executables living outside the
> kernel. Is the current CONFIG option OK for this?

Hm, what CONFIG option?

> Also a bit of configuration is needed. Do we like to see a user/Kconfig
> dedicated to this?
> That would most probarly move the config option away from:
> Device drivers | Block Devices
> Any input where to place it?

"General Setup"?

Just a wild guess  :)

The patch looks good, and I know that hpa was saying that this build
intregration was all he was waiting on holding him back from submitting
klibc for mainline kernel inclusion.

Peter, any remaining issues?

thanks,

greg k-h