Newbie kernel config question

[Peter Smithson]

Sorry if this is in a NHF - I found how to re-compile the kernel there but I'm not sure if I have to.

I just want to change CHOWN_CAP to 1 in /usr/include/linux/capabilities.h.

Do I have to install the kernel source and re-compile to make this take effect?

I can probably find out how to do this but I want to know if I'm on the right track before I start!

Cheers

Peter (Linux newbie)

[bdg1983]

Since you haven't received a response for your question, I would say you will need to install the kernel source and recompile for the change to take effect.

Perhaps someone with more experience compiling kernels could give their opinion.

[Peter Smithson]

Tried that today but it didn't fix the problem.

I just want to do

touch filename
chown <anotheruser> filename

when not logged in as root.

I'll try changing something called _POSIX_CHOWN_RESTRICTED which looks promising!

Cheers

Peter