>> If I want to compile a kernel but want to us my current configuration >> as a guide is that possible? > Copy an existing config into $(source-tree)/.config, where > $(source-tree) is the top-level directory of the unpacked kernel source, > and 'make menuconfig' or whatever you normally do.
Colin gave the right answer to your question, but IMHO it's not the best way to compile your own kernel. First of all, woody ships with a 2.2.xx kernel. Perfect for installation and recovery, but if you're going to build a custom kernel you'll want to fine-tune things. In that case I would recommend you to go for the latest debianized kernel-source (2.4.18 in testing). There is another reason not to start from the configuration of the installation kernels. Those kernels were intended to run on as many pieces of hardware as possible, and I presume you want to bake one especially for your machine. It may be better not to base a kernel built for efficiency on one built for compatibility. If you go for a 2.4.xx kernel, beware of this common mistake: if you don't have multiple processors, be sure to turn off the support for it (CONFIG_SMP, "Processor type and features" -> "Symmetric multi-processing support") as it will prevent apm from working. I wonder why it is enabled by default. The documentation for this option says clearly: * 'If you have a system with only one CPU, like most personal computers, say N' * 'If you say Y here, the kernel will run on many, but not all, singleprocessor machines. On a singleprocessor machine, the kernel will run faster if you say N here.' * 'The "Advanced Power Management" code will be disabled if you say Y here.' * 'If you don't know what to do here, say N.' Could I file this as a bug report? Or is there a good reason for this choice? IMHO, changing it would prevent many complaints about apm-not- working-anymore-after-baking-custom-kernel. Or is is too small a detail to disturb the maintainer with? (sorry for the large post) Just my 2 cents, Joris -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
