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diff --git a/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst b/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst index 75faa987079a..cc3f11e0d441 100644 --- a/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst +++ b/Documentation/rust/quick-start.rst @@ -33,14 +33,18 @@ A particular version of the Rust compiler is required. Newer versions may or may not work because, for the moment, the kernel depends on some unstable Rust features. -If ``rustup`` is being used, enter the checked out source code directory -and run:: +If ``rustup`` is being used, enter the kernel build directory (or use +``--path=<build-dir>`` argument to the ``set`` sub-command) and run:: rustup override set $(scripts/min-tool-version.sh rustc) This will configure your working directory to use the correct version of -``rustc`` without affecting your default toolchain. If you are not using -``rustup``, fetch a standalone installer from: +``rustc`` without affecting your default toolchain. + +Note that the override applies to the current working directory (and its +sub-directories). + +If you are not using ``rustup``, fetch a standalone installer from: https://forge.rust-lang.org/infra/other-installation-methods.html#standalone |