Backports doesn't compile against 3.13.0-30

[chili555]

I attempted to compile backports-20140616 from here: http://drvbp1.linux-foundation.org/~mcgrof/rel-html/backports/ I was attemting to propose a solution for a poster on ubuntuforums.org by installing a possibly updated rtl8192ce driver. My usual process is to compile the driver myself through the 'make' step so as to demonstrate that the method I propose works.

For reference, here is the original thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2226009

In my Ubuntu 14.04 system using kernel version 3.13.0-30-generic, the compile ends in many errors; please see attachment.

On a whim, I booted into kernel 3.13.0-24-generic and the package compiles with four warnings:

/home/chili/Downloads/backports-20140616/net/mac80211/iface.c:1099:2: warning: initialization from incompatible pointer type [enabled by default]
  .ndo_select_queue = ieee80211_netdev_select_queue,
  ^
/home/chili/Downloads/backports-20140616/net/mac80211/iface.c:1099:2: warning: (near initialization for ‘ieee80211_dataif_ops.ndo_select_queue’) [enabled by default]
/home/chili/Downloads/backports-20140616/net/mac80211/iface.c:1141:2: warning: initialization from incompatible pointer type [enabled by default]
  .ndo_select_queue = ieee80211_monitor_select_queue,
  ^
/home/chili/Downloads/backports-20140616/net/mac80211/iface.c:1141:2: warning: (near initialization for ‘ieee80211_monitorif_ops.ndo_select_queue’) [enabled by default]

But then continues to the end without error. The expected driver is built.

Something has evidently changed between kernel versions that makes compilation of these packages fail. As the backports suite is often helpful to solve networking driver problems, it is important the the package be able to be compiled correctly.

If you require further information or this should be posted elsewhere, please feel free to advise me.

lsb_release -rd is Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.2
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC1: chili 1976 F.... pulseaudio
 /dev/snd/controlC0: chili 1976 F.... pulseaudio
CurrentDesktop: Unity
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=d520a866-3ed2-4e07-80ac-f88368fae395
InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-04-16 (91 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140415)
Lsusb:
 Bus 002 Device 003: ID 1852:7022 GYROCOM C&C Co., LTD
 Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
 Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
 Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
 Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
MachineType: LENOVO 2516CTO
Package: linux (not installed)
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-30-generic root=UUID=60ad1d71-dec8-4f11-8d18-3d47589c1214 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-30.55-generic 3.13.11.2
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-30-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-30-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.127.4
RfKill:
 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
  Soft blocked: no
  Hard blocked: no
Tags: trusty
Uname: Linux 3.13.0-30-generic x86_64
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo
_MarkForUpload: True
dmi.bios.date: 10/25/2010
dmi.bios.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.bios.version: 6IET74WW (1.34 )
dmi.board.name: 2516CTO
dmi.board.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.board.version: Not Available
dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Information
dmi.chassis.type: 10
dmi.chassis.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.chassis.version: Not Available
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnLENOVO:bvr6IET74WW(1.34):bd10/25/2010:svnLENOVO:pn2516CTO:pvrThinkPadT410:rvnLENOVO:rn2516CTO:rvrNotAvailable:cvnLENOVO:ct10:cvrNotAvailable:
dmi.product.name: 2516CTO
dmi.product.version: ThinkPad T410
dmi.sys.vendor: LENOVO

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Update Manager just installed linux-image-3.13.0-32 and headers. There is no improvement.

[chili555 (wrweston)]

I believe the problem is solved! Backports compiled perfectly for me in the latest linux-image for 14.04. uname -r returns 3.13.0-34-generic. Thank you, devs!