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