I need to edit "usb.c" and can't find it

GM287 · 04-04-2004, 12:50 AM

In order to use a speedtouch usb modem, it appears I need to modify one
file : drivers/usb/core/usb.c

Now the path to this file is meant to begin (I think)
/usr/src/linux/.../drivers/usb/core/usb.c

But I can't find this path. I fear I need to compile the kernel or do something horrid like that (for a total noobie) in order to create the path.

What should I do?

I'm running Mandrake 10.0 Community on the specs below.

coder_ma · 04-04-2004, 12:51 AM

try this
#updatedb
#locate usb.c

GM287 · 04-04-2004, 01:07 AM

I went updatedb and it whirred for a bit...

Then I went locate usb.c and got two listings for 'usb.conf', one listed in /etc/makedev.

But no 'usb.c'.

acid_kewpie · 04-04-2004, 03:07 AM

you need to install the linux kernel source. grab it from your distro cd's or kernel.org

sh1ft · 04-04-2004, 11:34 AM

you will have to recompile for the changes to usb.c to take effect because you are altering the kernel source code.

Don't worry it really isn't that hard at all.