Error Messages When Compiling Source Packages

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.1
Kernel: Versions since 2.4.0

Symptom

When you execute the script vmware-config.pl, some error messages are displayed.

Cause

The header files 'version.h' and 'autoconf.h' differ from the kernel's current header files.

Solution

Execute the following commands as 'root' at the command line: As an alternative, this approach is also possible: From SuSE Linux 7.2 on, the files have been renamed and must be changed accordingly: After doing this, you will be able to run the installation script vmware-config.pl without problems.
Keywords: KERNEL, 24, 240, 71, 72, VMWARE, VERSION, AUTOCONF, COMPILE, HEADER, AUTOCONF.H, VERSION.H

Categories: Development Tools

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