Hi, Certain commands, like klog, ps, and lsof, use the System.map file to get the name of kernel symbols. make-kpkg ensure that a System.map file is placed where things can find it.
manoj >>"Chris" == Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Chris> I was wondering if somebody could give me an idea of what the Chris> System.map file is for? I've allways compiled my own kernels, Chris> and never had to worry about this file (never had any Chris> problems). However I tried to use the command lsof, and it Chris> complains that it can't find a System.map file to match my Chris> currently booted kernel. Chris> What does this mean - and how can it be rectified? I've looked through Chris> the docs and it doesn't appear to be mentioned. -- I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled, and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee, or a ragout. Jonathan Swift, "A Modest Proposal" Manoj Srivastava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <http://www.datasync.com/%7Esrivasta/> Key C7261095 fingerprint = CB D9 F4 12 68 07 E4 05 CC 2D 27 12 1D F5 E8 6E -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]