Include file problem with kernel 2.2.16 (seems to be the same with 2.2.17)

Include file problem with kernel 2.2.16 (seems to be the same with 2.2.17)

[Laurent.Kersten]

Hello,

I've found an unfortunate bug in the "linux/timex.h" file.  This file include "sys/time.h" and this cause any program that use the adjtimex syscall to be unable to compile (You get a lot of multiple definition error message). The only work-around, I've
made is to comment the "#include <sys/time.h>" line and add it  myself in my  (user-mode) program that use the adjtimex syscall.

I would like to know :

1) Is there any side-effect with this ?
2) Is it safe ?



Best regards

Laurent Kersten

Alcatel Bell Space N.V.
Berkenrodelei 33
B-2660 Hoboken.
Tel :     00-32-3-829.54.09
Fax :     00-32-3-829.57.63



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Re: Include file problem with kernel 2.2.16 (seems to be the same with 2.2.17)

[Kurt Wall]

On Fri, Nov 03, 2000 at 10:30:54AM +0100, Laurent.Kersten@alcatel.be wrote:
% 
% 
% Hello,
% 
% I've found an unfortunate bug in the "linux/timex.h" file.  This file 
% include "sys/time.h" and this cause any program that use the adjtimex 
% syscall to be unable to compile (You get a lot of multiple definition 
% error message). The only work-around, I've
% made is to comment the "#include <sys/time.h>" line and add it  myself 
% in my  (user-mode) program that use the adjtimex syscall.

If you're working in user space, #include <sys/timex.h>.  Can't 
reproduce your problem without seeing the code in question.

Kurt
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