If you compile sys-apps/pcmcia-cs with a kernel compiled without CONFIG_CRC32 (CRC32 functions in Library routines) you will get unresolved symbols: # depmod -ae depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.25/net/8390.o depmod: bitreverse_Rbaeb160c depmod: crc32_le_Ra34f1ef5 depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.25/pcmcia/epic_cb.o depmod: crc32_le_Ra34f1ef5 depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.25/pcmcia/fmvj18x_cs.o depmod: crc32_le_Ra34f1ef5 depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.25/pcmcia/smc91c92_cs.o depmod: bitreverse_Rbaeb160c depmod: crc32_le_Ra34f1ef5 depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules/2.4.25/pcmcia/tulip_cb.o depmod: bitreverse_Rbaeb160c depmod: crc32_le_Ra34f1ef5 So, if pcmcia-cs ebuild takes care about informing proper kernel config to the user it must inform complete information.
Cardoe: (note to self) make change when you get home.
Done.