Linux 2.6 Kernel Compilation

Linux Kernel Compilation

1. arch/x86/boot/boot.h:112 'Error: bad register name '%dil'

• This error occurs when trying to compile a version of kernel lower than what is running.
  
• This error can be fixed by replacing "=r" with "=q" in the affected line. "dil" (lower 8 bits part of [RE]DI) register is inexistent under x86-32, only available under x86-64.
• Check out this link: diff for boot.h

1. Undefined reference to __umoddi3
   
2. Undefined reference to __moddi3

• Error due to gcc version 4.3

Global Warming

I’ve been hearing a lot about Nostradamous' predictions of late. It seems to be fascinating our generation more than the facts staring at our faces. Should we be spending so many resources on trying to match events to a story? We seem to be stuck in a belief that our destiny is not defined by the actions we take, but by fate. We must understand that Newton's Third Law isn't limited to just motion.
History shows that every civilization that has reached its pinnacle and forgotten the path they walked to reach there has been mercilessly brought to ground, simply by the inherent human virtue of mistrust. That was when civilizations were localized. Now, we are living in a global village, the patriarch of which is money (Obviously the most viciously studied is economics. Yet, there are only theories on why we are in recession). So, we should be careful of our actions. Any action we take should be mindful of Mother Earth. She is the one sustaining us and she is the one we are conveniently ignoring. We have polluted her for decades invariably resulting in visible climate changes. Yet, we tend to turn a blind eye to this by calling it a natural cycle. Probably, that’s what dinosaurs thought when they over consumed the natural resources (assuming they could think). That could be the reason why Mother Earth decided to evolve us into a species with a better reasoning ability. We should be able to visualize the future of our race few decades from now (Not using Nostradamous, but by using logical reasoning). We must use this gift to protect and preserve Mother Earth. She needs our conservation as much as we need her protection [I say "Conserve Nature" and not "Protect Nature" because the latter is a stupid statement used by humans because humans think they are superior. Nobody needs to protect Nature, we only need to help Her protect us. If we destroy the current ecology, She will evolve another. As far as She is concerned, there couldn't have been a simpler solution]. And for economists who are doubtful about this, we need this especially because we are closing in on the pinnacle of human race, if we are not there already. Survival of our species in the long run is more important than thriving in the short. We need to realize that in an economy so globally interconnected, a desperate other cannot lead to a thriving another. Probably, we need to be afraid of Her.
Maybe, US should be more concerned about a tsunami striking NY and Italy about an earthquake hitting its heartland.

It is also time we looked into a relatively unknown territory. The curious eye going through the Indian theory of evolution suggests that Mother Earth never strikes back, at least not directly (Well they say her patience is undeniable). Instead it is the weapons created to protect us that could spell our doom. But what does this have to do with global warming? Probably, the UN’s climate change department should worry about behavioral pattern changes not among just migratory birds, but also amongst humans.

Mulayankavu

Mulayankavu Bhagavathi Temple, belonging to the Tharakkal family, is located at Mulayankavu village in Palakkad. The temple is situated approx. 20 kms from Pattambi. The presiding deity is Bharadevata (Goddess Kali), the Mother deity of the family. Goddess Kali or Goddess Parvathi is the wife of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinities. She is also considered to be the origin of all energy. The pre-monsoon festival of the village culminates in the extravaganza Kalavela and Pooram.

Kalavela: The popular belief is that elephants were used for procession initially in the temple. Once, one of the elephants lost control and charged at the idol of Goddess. It is believed She got upset and the elephant turned into a stone. There is a crude elephant-looking stone on one of the hills nearby. Since then oxen are being used for the procession. [Life science reason: If we look at the society in the neighbouring area, we notice that its mostly an agrarian society and would have give a lot of importance to bulls which help in ploughing the land. (Elephants were mainly part of cavalry or used to move felled trees.) The farmers are paying respects to Mother Nature for her gratious gift of oxen].

I visit my village once in a year or two. Its such a relief from the strenuous city life. Being close to nature feels good. The calm, the beautiful sound of the forest and the absence of TV - Boy!!! What else can we want?