Re: [gentoo-user] kernel - locating option

[Mick]

On Friday 27 Dec 2013 00:35:33 Joseph wrote:
> On 12/27/13 00:17, Mick wrote:
> >On Thursday 26 Dec 2013 23:52:17 Joseph wrote:
> >> I need to enable one option in the kernel-3.5.7-gentoo "CONFIG_FHANDLE"
> >> "systemd" need it. I know it is in "General setup" section. Looking
> >> location with "/"
> >>
> >> Symbol: FHANDLE [=n]
> >>
> >>    Type  : boolean
> >>    Prompt: open by fhandle syscalls
> >>    Defined at init/Kconfig:295
> >>
> >>      Location:
> >>        -> General setup
> >>
> >>      Selects: EXPORTFS [=n]
> >>
> >> But I can not seem to location it, which option is it.  I'm using "make
> >> menuconfig"
> >>
> >> Is there a better tool to configure/search for these options; this "make
> >> menconfig" is not user friendly.
> >
> >The current stable gentoo kernel is 3.10.17, so what is it that you are
> >seeking with this old 3.5.7 version?
> >
> >Run emerge --sync to get the latest sources and then look under general to
> >find it.  It is under 'General setup' alright:
> >
> >General setup  --->
> >...
> >
> >	[*] System V IPC
> >	[*] POSIX Message Queues
> >	[*] open by fhandle syscalls  <--This one!
> >
> >HTH.
>
> Thank you! Yes, I found it.
> Though, it would be nice if I look for an option to enable, from search
> menu "/" if it finds it I should be able to select it :-/

I think xconfig may be easier for this purpose?  I'm not sure, but there are 
other ncurses, or GUI-fied kernel configuration applications.  Try this to see 
if it serves your purpose when logged into an X session:

  make xconfig

Use Ctrl+f to search for particular modules.  Don't forget to save your 
changes before you build your new kernel!

-- 
Regards,
Mick