Fixing error in compiling kernel 2.4.14
There seems to be an error in kernel 2.4.14. drivers/block/loop.c. Loopback device code.
Symptoms
drivers/block/block.o does not link.
Cause
Confused programmer with deactivate_page (not needed) ;)
Resolution
Remove both lines in drivers/block/loop.c with "deactivate_page" on them.
Reference
Linux Kernel Mailing List
Author Per-Olof Pettersson