Is the /usr/src/linux/.config file identical to the one used to compile
your existing kernel?

On Mon, Sep 13, 1999 at 09:12:11AM -0500, David Kanter wrote:
> I wanted to customize my kernel over the weekend, but after looking at what I 
> assumed to be the current kernel configuration (i.e., the options selected 
> when viewing make xconfig), I was left with some questions.
> 
> For instance, during boot-up I get the PPP messages. But in make xconfig, PPP 
> ability is turned off---the radio button selected is "n," not "y" or "m." In 
> fact, I think all modules are turned off in make xconfig.
> 
> How can this be? Why am I able to use PPP (via pon or wvdial) when the module 
> isn't apparently there? However, during installation, I did select PPP as a 
> module. I'm quite confused.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave
> 
> 
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