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Seeking advice on source of compilation errors in kernel header files

As part of my current project, I am trying to compile some proprietary device drivers (originally compiled successfully for Redhat6 kernel version 2.6.32-504.el6.x86_64 using the vendor supplied ...
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I can't compile/install TP-Link T4u v3 drivers on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

I am a real begginer in Linux and don't know why, I can't install my USB WiFi card drivers, I always get errors. I searched all of the Internet and tried over 10 solutions but nothing worked for me. ...
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Cross-Compilation using kernel headers

I coded a kernel module for my RaspberryPi. However, I need to cross-compile the module on my Ubuntu Development machine. I already downloaded the correct kernel-headers on my RaspberryPi and pushed ...
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How do I compile the Linux kernel with Clang? [closed]

Just out of curiosity, I am interested in compiling the Linux kernel with both the clang and zapcc compilers; one at a time. I can't find a guide to follow. Only GCC is getting used to compile the ...
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How to compile the C compiler from scratch, then compile Unix/Linux from scratch

Let's say I work for a large services organisation outside the US/UK. We use UNIX and Linux servers extensively. Reading through this article it mentions that it would be easy to insert a backdoor ...
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