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Hi, I tried to compile an kernel. version no.2.6.29. When i unzip that tar ball i am the following error.i dont know why i am getting like this. Code: linux-2.6.29/drivers/block/swim3.c ...
  1. 10-07-2009 #1
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    Kernel compilation error

    Hi,
    I tried to compile an kernel. version no.2.6.29. When i unzip that tar ball i am the following error.i dont know why i am getting like this.
    Code:
    linux-2.6.29/drivers/block/swim3.c
linux-2.6.29/drivers/block/sx8.c
linux-2.6.29/drivers/block/ub.c
tar: Skipping to next header

gzip: stdin: invalid compressed data--format violated
tar: Child returned status 1
tar: Error exit delayed from previous errors
sharief@sharief-desktop:~/Desktop/kernelroot$
    This is the error message i am getting..why it is like this?can anyone help me?
    Thanks in advance...
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    I think your file is corrupted, try downloading again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeTbob View Post
    I think your file is corrupted, try downloading again.
    And get the md5 checksum files to verify that the download was successful.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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  4. 10-18-2009 #4
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    yes. Download was not successfull. Now i downloaded the new kernel. Its working fine.
    Thank you
    Thanks in advance...
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