On Sun, 2004-01-04 at 18:48, Michael Havens wrote:
> How to Compile the Linux Kernel

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>  Change directory to /usr/src/Linux and issue the command:
> 
> make menuconfig
> 
>  This will build a few programs and then quickly pop up a window. The window 
> menu lets you alter many aspects of kernel configuration. 
> After you have made any necessary changes, save the configuration and follow 
> these instructions--do a
> 
>  make dep; make clean
> 

This does not do the configuration procedure justice. Making the proper
choices during the configuration is the most important part.

...snip...

> Summary
> 
>  Compiling the kernel is a relatively simple operation- if you have done it 
> before! At first it can seem daunting. There are many Web sites dedicated to 
> the kernel. 

Compiling a kernel is simple. Compiling one that works is another story.

Like I said in a previous post, this is not something a person can learn
in a weekend. But, by all means, feel free to give it a shot.

Bart