kernel-package does this, including putting System.map-<kernelversion> in /boot. It also gives you an option for creating a boot-floppy with the new kernel.
What does system.map do? I've compiled kernels before without kernel-package and never had problems. Likewise, what about boot.xxxx, boot.b, etc.? Bob On Sun, 7 Jun 1998, Chris wrote: > > Hi, > > There was some discussion a while ago about installing a new kernel. I > was just wondering if someone had some definate instructions for > installing a 'debian compliant' kernel (with correct system.maps, etc, > etc). Following the instructions in the README for the kernel source does > not work correctly (there is no mention of a system.map file for > instance), and I've got a funny feeling I should be putting in a vmlinux > (or vmlinuz ?) file instead of zImage. > > Thanks for any help, > > Chris > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ---- Bob Nielsen Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tucson, AZ AMPRnet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DM42nh http://www.primenet.com/~nielsen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
