Re: [tlug] making make?

[Edward Middleton <edward@example.com>]

Edward Middleton wrote:
> scott wrote:
>   
> > I've just installed the linux distro of Checkpoint firewall on a Dell
> > server, but it didn't recognize the Intel quad ethernet cards. The
> > kernel is 2.4.9-42cpsmp, and lsmod shows e1000.5.2.16 so it was able to
> > detect the onboard gigabit ethernet. However when I tried to compile the
> > driver that came with the quad cards, there was no make, also no
> > rpmbuild command. Quick question- how does one go about making make?
> > Maybe from rpm?   
> >     
>
> If you actually want to learn how to compile the module look at Linux 
> Device Drivers, Third Edition[1].

Sorry, this was poorly worded.  What I meant was, if you want to know 
how to write a make file so that you can compile the driver that came 
with the card, read the Linux Device Drivers book.

Edward