Re: Thanks

[KoReE <koree@ameth.org>]

heh.  I'm not a new user, and I'm stuck on 2.2 because I'm afraid to
totally screw my system.  I've got instructions on which packages need to
be updated to go to 2.4, but it's still scary for a production system.
However, I want some of the features.  Vicious cycle.

Anyway, if you want to learn how to compile a kernel from scratch, my
suggestion would be to do it on a system that you don't care about.  One
specifically for playing with.  Just throw something together, and then
install a distro on it, then download the kernel source you want to try,
and away you go.  I'm sure there's still a kernel compile howto floating
around somewhere.  www.linuxdoc.org is always a good place to find those.

While I agree with Steve's statement about it not being a good idea for a
new user, I really think it's important to know how to compile a kernel.

#1 Pitfall (According to Koree):

Know what devices you have, and which modules/options you need for those
devices to work.  Last time I went through a kernel config, it took me
forever, because there are so many options.  But, be very patient.  If you
don't really pay attention, and you leave something out, you may be left
without network connectivity, etc.

Anyway, I strongly urge that you give it a try, but don't do it for the
first time on your production system.

Koree
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On Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Steven Pritchard wrote:

> On Tue, Apr 02, 2002 at 10:27:13AM -0600, Tighe Schlottog wrote:
> > if you feel really lucky, down load the kernel source (ftp.kernel.org) and
> > make your own kernel.  remember to use make oldconfig.  :)
>
> That's probably not a good idea for a new user.  :-)
>
> Steve
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