On Thu, Mar 03, 2005 at 09:32:13AM -0800, Paul J. Lucas wrote: > If one is compiling a custom kernel, does one need the > initrd.img file? > > I've compiled kernels before (it's been a while, however), and I > don't remember about having to use an initrd.img file. Can't I > just point yaboot.conf directly at the vmlinux file? > > If I do need an initrd.img file, how does one make one?
It is your choice. If you use the --initrd option to make-kpkg, you can then provide an initrd, or chose not to without using that option. Friendly, Sven Luther -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
