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'make /' is just an alias for 'make ./'; this builds all objects of an external module, but skips the modpost stage. I am not a big fan of 'make /' since it looks as if it were touching the root directory of the system. I like 'make ./' better. I do not know how many people are using it, but let's show a hint if it is used. Also, move it close to the external module rules since this only makes sense for external modules. Signed-off-by: Masahiro Yamada <yamada.masahiro@socionext.com>
Linux kernel
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There are several guides for kernel developers and users. These guides can
be rendered in a number of formats, like HTML and PDF. Please read
Documentation/admin-guide/README.rst first.
In order to build the documentation, use ``make htmldocs`` or
``make pdfdocs``. The formatted documentation can also be read online at:
https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/
There are various text files in the Documentation/ subdirectory,
several of them using the Restructured Text markup notation.
Please read the Documentation/process/changes.rst file, as it contains the
requirements for building and running the kernel, and information about
the problems which may result by upgrading your kernel.