Re: compiling a new kernel
From: Michael (michael-nospam_at_bigpond.net.au)
Date: 05/23/04
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Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 21:15:33 GMT
Lenard wrote:
> On Sun, 23 May 2004 11:42:31 +0000, Michael wrote:
>
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>>I thought this was going to be easy - but then again it never is....
>>
>>I have compiled a new kernel from version 2.4.20-31.9 sources. The
>>trouble is the default configuation is all wrong (not like the kernel
>>already compiled) no several things are broken that I cannot fix.
>
>
> <snip>
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>>does anyone have a "default" .config file for the kernel for RedHat 9
>>kernel 2.4.20-31.9 so I can start again?
>
>
> You do.... look in /boot and you will find a file like config-2.4.20-31.9
> just copy that to the proper location and rename it.
>
> If you want to create your own custom kernel for your system, please read;
>
> http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/custom-guide/ch-custom-kernel.html
> http://www.digitalhermit.com/linux/Kernel-Build-HOWTO.html
>
> Hint: 'make mrproper' followed by 'make oldconfig' will cleanup the failed
> attempt(s) and generate a workable base .config file based on your current
> (working) kernel with the extra features not needed turned off.
Thats what I did before I started and the kernel didn't work. Initially
it didnt even boot until I tweaked it.
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