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@@ -54,6 +54,10 @@ INSTALLING the kernel: gzip -cd linux-2.6.XX.tar.gz | tar xvf - + or + bzip2 -dc linux-2.6.XX.tar.bz2 | tar xvf - + + Replace "XX" with the version number of the latest kernel. Do NOT use the /usr/src/linux area! This area has a (usually @@ -77,6 +81,11 @@ INSTALLING the kernel: failed patches (xxx# or xxx.rej). If there are, either you or me has made a mistake. + Unlike patches for the 2.6.x kernels, patches for the 2.6.x.y kernels + (also known as the -stable kernels) are not incremental but instead apply + directly to the base 2.6.x kernel. Please read + Documentation/applying-patches.txt for more information. + Alternatively, the script patch-kernel can be used to automate this process. It determines the current kernel version and applies any patches found. @@ -151,7 +160,7 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: your existing ./.config file. "make silentoldconfig" Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen - with question already answered. + with questions already answered. NOTES on "make config": - having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can @@ -199,9 +208,9 @@ 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". - In alternative, before compiling, edit your Makefile and change the - "EXTRAVERSION" line - its content is appended to the regular kernel - version. + 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) |