Hi, Thanks for getting back to me...
> 1. I have compiled and installed a new kernel. I'll keep the source in > place for future work, but what of the org bzImage? Does one leave > that in place as well or is it ok to remove it? >Sorry. Where's that bzImage? Under /usr/src/linux or in /boot? If the The original in /usr/src/.../boot. When I ran make install it made a copy which it placed in /boot and linked to vmlinuz. So I have this extra original floating around doing nothing. Do I leave it? What do people do? >Usually I'll do the following with apps compiled from sources: > - remove source tree ...once you've installed the binaries (and/or associated configuration and man pages), you can delete the source tree. Just delete the source directory from which I just compiled the app, that's it? > 3. The new app went in /usr/local/bin but I feel it belongs in /usr/lib/X11 > with the other X apps. Is it a good idea to move it? Can I? >You can. Generally, you shouldn't. Ok. Thanks for the advice. >Debian doesn't manage files under /home/<user/ or /usr/local. It was the Blackbox window manager I dl from Debian unstable. I thought it being a wm and all it had better be out of my own personal area... > PS If I remove the source, can I still remove the app later? If so, how? This varies strongly by application. There are several mechanisms which facilitate this process, one incorporated into Debian is 'stow'. >Otherwise, 'make uninstall' is a common build target which will remove a Good to know. But what name do I use and from where? If I compiled, say Blackbox, and it installed itself in /usr/local/bin + a man page. This is all a big help. I'm about to get cracking on compiling some of my favorite apps bt I want to know how to do it right.... Jonathan
