You need to install the bin86 package. (it's on the cd)_
--dave On Mon, 20 Sep 1999, Menno Scholten wrote: > Hi there, > > I don't know if this te right place to ask this question, but I'll try > anyway :) > > I am having a little trouble compiling the new Kernel. I did everything > according to the manual ( HOWTO ) and after "make config", "make dep", > and "make clean" the kernel started compiling with "make zImage". > However during the process I get an error. This is what is sais: > > Make[1]: Entering directory '/usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot' > as86 -0 -a o bootsect.o bootsect.s > Make[1]: as86: Command not found > Make[1]: *** [bootsect.o] Error 127 > Make[1]: Leaving directory '/usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot' > Make: *** [zImage] Error 2 > > I figured out what this means, but I don't have a clue as to what the > solution to this problem would be. Is it due to a corrupt Makefile ? How > do I get the command as86 ? Anyway I'm hoping anyone could help me. > > I read the changes file in /usr/src/linux/Documentation about what > versions I need. I updated the packages I had but still the problem > occured. If I haven't got some of the packages, is that a problem ? I > didn't think so, but I just want to know for sure. The ones I have are > up to date. > > I am using an 486/100 as linux box, with the latest Debian slink. The > kernel I am trying to compile is version 2.2.9. > > Thnx, Menno > > > P.S. If I made some errors regarding my English, forgive me, I'm doing > the best I can :) > > > -- > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED] < /dev/null > > >