In linux.debian.user, you wrote: > I have a new kind of doubt .. > Could those in the know of things , please outline how you would compile a > kernel > (the steps) on a RedHat 7.0 system ? > Mr.Bish had done so for a Debian system as a footer on one of his mails . > > I am having a current requirement .. to disable module version support > (&subsequently / on another date to re-enable it) . > > I shall be grateful for all help you might render. > > Thanks, > ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > Shyam >
I just use the directions in /usr/src/linux/README. You have to get the kernel source first. It will probably be placed in a directory with the kernel name. You need to either change the name of the directory to 'linux' or make a link to it called 'linux'. Then you just follow the README. It's good to read it first, because there are changes with various kernel versions. Another good thing to look over is /usr/src/linux/Documentation/Configure.help That will tell you what is available in that kernel. A very good idea is to copy /usr/src/linux/.config to a safe place if you already have it. Then after you do 'make mrproper' move it back. This would be the case if you were recompiling with the same source. That way you can just change what you want and not have to figure out what you need all over again. I believe there is a config file in /boot if you have not ever recompiled. I have one called config-2.2.17 which must have been put there when I first installed. I don't know if that was from Debian or from some other distro I've had on this computer. You can check to see if you have something like that if you don't have /usr/src/linux and have to get the source. Anita
