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@@ -149,6 +149,9 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: "make gconfig" X windows (Gtk) based configuration tool. "make oldconfig" Default all questions based on the contents of your existing ./.config file. + "make silentoldconfig" + Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen + with questions already answered. NOTES on "make config": - having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can @@ -169,9 +172,6 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: should probably answer 'n' to the questions for "development", "experimental", or "debugging" features. - - Check the top Makefile for further site-dependent configuration - (default SVGA mode etc). - COMPILING the kernel: - Make sure you have gcc 2.95.3 available. @@ -199,6 +199,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel: are installing a new kernel with the same version number as your working kernel, make a backup of your modules directory before you do a "make modules_install". + Alternatively, before compiling, use the kernel config option + "LOCALVERSION" to append a unique suffix to the regular kernel version. + LOCALVERSION can be set in the "General Setup" menu. - In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation) |
