Re: you must buildworld before you buildkernel. why ?

[Daniel Bond <db@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

build of world and kernel are coupled. If you had done a full rebuild  
of DragonFly previously (ie, upgraded from a previous version),
your world would allready be built, and you could just build a custom  
kernel.

The important part, is that the same source (in /usr/src) is used for  
building both world and userland.

See build(7) for more information (man 7 build).


Best regards,

Daniel Bond.


On Oct 12, 2009, at 12:04 PM, Saifi Khan wrote:

> Hi:
>
> i'm trying to compile a custom kernel on my AMD64 X2 box, and in
> encouter the notification shown below.
>
> """
> # make buildkernel KERNCONF=SYNERGY
> You must buildworld before buildkernel.  If you wish
> to build a kernel using native tools, config it manually
> or use the nativekernel target if you are in a rush
> *** Error code 1
>
> Stop in /usr/src.
> *** Error code 1
>
> Stop in /usr/src.
> #
> """
>
> As i'm a newbie, can some of the more experienced folks share
> the reason for the requirement to 'buildworld' before
> 'buildkernel' ?
>
> Additionally, there doesn't seem to be this requirement when
> compiling a custom kernel on FreeBSD. Any pointers ?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> thanks
> Saifi.

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