me able to complie gcc-2.95.3,but when i am trying to compile linux0.0.1 with gcc-2.95.3,it is giving me the following error message:--

Kindly have a look over it & reply me asap.

In file included from vsprintf.c:7:
../include/string.h:337: warning: conflicting types for built-in function `memcpy'
../include/string.h:364: warning: conflicting types for built-in function `memcmp'
../include/string.h:396: warning: conflicting types for built-in function `memset'
vsprintf.c: In function `number':
vsprintf.c:52: warning: suggest explicit braces to avoid ambiguous `else'
vsprintf.c:67: warning: suggest explicit braces to avoid ambiguous `else'
vsprintf.c: In function `vsprintf':
../include/string.h:271: Invalid `asm' statement:
../include/string.h:271: fixed or forbidden register 5 (di) was spilled for class DIREG.
make[1]: *** [vsprintf.o] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux0.0.1/kernel'
make: *** [kernel/kernel.o] Error 2

I do not see the point, lol, maybe you might learn something about Linus.. hes mind set and the evolution of the Linux kernel? If that is the case it may be worth it.. still I find it kinda cool.

As I mentioned, I think you'll need to try compiling a later version of the kernel which was actually working. the 0.0.0 version must be compiled with en even earlier version of compiler and even then may not work at all. There were a couple of distros built on the 0.0.99 version though, While not the first version, that's still ancient enough hopefully.

I'd suggest you go looking here(for 1-diskx or 2-diskx:
http://www.angelfire.com/linux/floorzat/2diskXwin.htm
and here(for xwoaf -X windows on a floppy):
http://www.modest-proposals.com/

The latter of these two has a complete build set with kernel sources and howto to create your own. Quite a learning experience as I can attest...

I have Slackware 1.1.2 working in a virtual machine (VMware), which uses the 0.99 kernel.
I don't remember exactly which compiler it has (can check tonight at home).

If you're interested, we can think of a way to send this VM to you so that you can experiment with it.

Just checked the documentation for Slackware 1.1.2. It says this about the D series of disks:
Like I said, I have it installed & working (including X w/ fvwm) with the 0.99.15 kernel + sources.
Never tried to compile the 0.0.1 kernel though, but I did download the sources once out of curiosity...

Before going crazy and installing a new compiler, modify the makefile to use the additional gcc option -std=c89. If that doesn't work, get a new compiler (or see below.) And like others implied, just because there's a version doesn't mean it works.
ta0kira

PS Maybe add -ffreestanding, also.

PPS Maybe you should do this, instead (taking away -std=c89):-traditional will give you pre-standard compiler emulation, but it requires -E, which sends preprocessed output to standard output; therefore, you must receive it with another call to gcc. It will take some hacking to get it to work, but hopefully less time than the hour it takes to build gcc + additional hacking on top of that.

ok.......now me switching to complie kernel 0.99.15,but do it will require gcc-2.95.3 or some lower

Also,from where i will get the slackware 1.1.2 distro?I tried the below link:--
http://mirror.rol.ru/slackware/slackware-1.1.2/d1/
but in that,i am getting some gcc libs n all,so in nutshell me not getting how to use slackware 1.1.2.

Also,Niels.Horn,i want that u please tel me the compiler & regarding virtual machine(i am used to it).

Thanks in advance & hope to get 0.99 kernel working soon.

You can get Slackware 1.1.2 from ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/historic-l...ackware/1.1.2/

It comes standard with the 2.5.8 compiler and libc 4.5.19.

In the subdir libc444 you'll find disks to install 2.4.5 compiler with libc 4.4.4.