linux-kernel - Re: 2.6.22.7 autoconf.h is screwed up

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Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0709240637140.791@localhost.localdomain>
Date:	Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:37:23 -0400 (EDT)
From:	"Robert P. J. Day" <rpjday@...dspring.com>
To:	Jaswinder Singh <jaswinderlinux@...il.com>
cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: 2.6.22.7 autoconf.h is screwed up

On Mon, 24 Sep 2007, Jaswinder Singh wrote:

> hello rday,
>
> In my view autoconf.h is the index of kernel you are using. By
> reading autoconf.h you will know what Architecture, drivers is
> selected.
>
> For example, If we are using some ARM based board, If you give me
> your autoconf.h , I can replicate same environment as yours. If it
> is not properly formatted it is very difficult to read and come to
> some conclusion.

no, the proper thing to do is give someone your .config file if you
want them to reproduce your configuration, and leave autoconf.h out of
it.

rday
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