[Wolves] Ubuntu gcc

[David Goodwin]

stuart bell wrote :
> Hi All  ( Dave )
> 
> I get a problem in 804 and in 810 when I try to compile ( vmware today
> in 810 insipid)
> 
> gcc version you're using does not match the ver that your kernel was
> compiled with. - or s'thing to that effect.
> 
> The forums have left me confused, is there a simple answer? suitable
> for point'n'click  lusers like me.
> 

This is a known issue with vmware - vmware.com seem to be lazy when it
comes to updating their distribution so it works with the latest
kernels. Luckily for you there is a patch on the web which fixes it -
see e.g.
http://www.insecure.ws/2008/10/20/vmware-specific-specific-55x-and-kernel-2627


David.
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