Cannot build lirc on OpenSuse 11

[Falk Spitzberg]

Hallo,

i tried to build lirc 0.8.3 on OpenSuse 11 (final release) but failed
completely. When i try to run the configure script, i get the following
messages:

> checking for Linux kernel sources... /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:27: warning:
> overriding commands for target `lirc_tell_me_what_cc_is'
> /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:24: warning: ignoring old commands for target
> `lirc_tell_me_what_cc_is' make[2]: *** No rule to make target
> `lirc_tell_me_what_cc_is'.  Stop. make[1]: *** [sub-make] Error 2
> make: *** [all] Error 2
> /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:29: warning: overriding commands for target
> `lirc_tell_me_what_version_is' /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:24: warning: ignoring old
> commands for target `lirc_tell_me_what_version_is' make[2]: *** No rule to
> make target `lirc_tell_me_what_version_is'.  Stop. make[1]: *** [sub-make]
> Error 2
> make: *** [all] Error 2
> /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:31: warning: overriding commands for target
> `lirc_tell_me_what_patchlevel_is' /tmp/LIRCMF.OI23ar:24: warning: ignoring
> old commands for target `lirc_tell_me_what_patchlevel_is' make[2]: *** No
> rule to make target `lirc_tell_me_what_patchlevel_is'.  Stop. make[1]: ***
> [sub-make] Error 2
> make: *** [all] Error 2
> ./configure: line 22974: test: too many arguments
> /lib/modules/2.6.25.5-1.1-default/build/

The Makefile is generated but does not work dur to content like this:

> kernelcc =
>   ERROR: Kernel configuration is invalid.
>          include/linux/autoconf.h or include/config/auto.conf are missing.
>          Run 'make oldconfig && make prepare' on kernel src to fix it.
> kerneldir = /lib/modules/2.6.25.5-1.1-default/build/
> kernelext = ko

I did the steps that are suggested. I have the right kernel sources installed,
ran "make cloneconfig" and "make oldconfig" and "make prepare". Other
packages like the latest DVB drivers compile and work fine.
I need the transmitter support that is unfortunately disabled in the lirc
package that is shipped with OpenSuse. That's why i need to build my own.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Falk Spitzberg

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[Ludwig Nussel]

Falk Spitzberg wrote:
> I need the transmitter support that is unfortunately disabled in the lirc
> package that is shipped with OpenSuse. That's why i need to build my own.

Well, file a bug report and assign it to me.

> Any help is greatly appreciated.

Use the build script to rebuild the src rpm in a chroot.

cu
Ludwig

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[jantman]

I'm experiencing the same issue. Any resolution of this yet?

Ludwig Nussel wrote:

Falk Spitzberg wrote:
> I need the transmitter support that is unfortunately disabled in the lirc
> package that is shipped with OpenSuse. That's why i need to build my own.

Well, file a bug report and assign it to me.

> Any help is greatly appreciated.

Use the build script to rebuild the src rpm in a chroot.

cu
Ludwig

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[Jason Gauthier]

All,

  I have a desire to use my directv remotes.  My understanding is that
in order to do this, I should build my own IR receiver.   If this is
true, would someone please direct me as to which  on it is?

I spent some time reading the homebrew section of the lirc website, but
in my inexperience I am unable to determine the type of IR receiver I
need to build to accomplish this.

Appreciate the guidance,

Jason

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[Jon Smirl]

On 7/26/08, Jason Gauthier <jgauthier@...> wrote:
> All,
>
>   I have a desire to use my directv remotes.  My understanding is that
>  in order to do this, I should build my own IR receiver.   If this is
>  true, would someone please direct me as to which  on it is?

If the remotes are on the standard IR frequency then any common
receiver supported by LIRC will work. Most remotes use the standard
frequencies. Buy a cheap IR receiver and give it a try, probably
easier than building one.

If you can use other remotes to control the box it is on the standard frequency.

>  I spent some time reading the homebrew section of the lirc website, but
>  in my inexperience I am unable to determine the type of IR receiver I
>  need to build to accomplish this.
>
>  Appreciate the guidance,
>
>  Jason
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