Well, here's a real simple way to compile your kernel. Untar the new
kernel sources in /usr/local/src/ then as root do:

cd /usr/local/src/linux && make menuconfig && make dep && make clean &&
make modules && make modules_install

(that is all one command on one line - it wraps in email)

That will configure, compile, and install the new kernel as /vmlinuz. It
will also automatically backup your old kernel as /vmlinuz.old. You just
need to make sure your LILO config is pointing to /vmlinuz for the kernel
and you're all done. Once you've configured LILO, all you ever need to do
is the above command and everything else happens automagically.

(Disclaimer: If this blows up your dog, sours your milk, or any thing
else, it's not my fault. :)  I've been using this method since 1996 and it
has never failed me yet. However, your mileage may vary.)

~Jay


On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Alpha Zenon Sanchez wrote:

> Hello Linux Users -
>
> I was wondering if anyone cared to give demonstrations
> on the proper way of compiling a Linux Kernel during
> the installfest (I'm looking forward to it btw). I'm
> starting get a 'feel' for Linux, and I've read
> HOW_TO's
> and various articles on compiling, but they're all
> different. I've downloaded articles from ZDNET and
> techrepublic as well. These articles say different
> things which would confuse a Linux beginner.
>
> My thinking is that some people that will show up at
> the intallfest are Linux 'newbies' and would jump at
> a chance to watch Linux users who have been doing this
> a while demonstrate some Linux skills.
>
> Besides Kernal compiling and basic bash commands, what
> else should a Linux user know?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> -Alpha
>
> =====
> Thanks,
> Alpha Zenon Sanchez
>
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