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Old 09-21-2005, 04:30 AM   #1
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compile drivers help!


Hi,
I'm a linux newbie.

i have a few .h and .c drivers files from a retailer for a camera.
can someone guide me on how and where to compile these files to?

i'm using red hat btw.

Thanks in advance!
 
Old 09-21-2005, 05:09 AM   #2
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Do a "ls" and see wheather theres a "Makefile" or something like that. If so I shall tell you the typical steps. But read the READMEs and Manuals available, they will contain the information you need. And look for a file "configure" with eXecute permissions set.

The following would typically work (assuming that you are currently in that directory.)
Code:
./configure
Lokk in the readmes for more options and parameters. After cofiguring finishes successfully,
Code:
make
When its also finished successfully
Code:
make install
Be warned, these are only generic. Always refer to the documentation related.
 
Old 09-21-2005, 07:49 AM   #3
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There's no make file or Readme, only .c and .h files. and there is no main() in any of the .c files.
what should i do in this case?
 
  


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