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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)