That script(scripts) is part of the Kernel, and not Redhat specific. It has
3 options, too.. make config which is text only (ie: do you want xyz?
(yes/no)), make menuconfig (uses python I think), and make xconfig, so it
works with most peoples preferences. It worked pretty well most of the
time...except I now like being able to my editor of choices "find" command
to find something, instead of searching through lots of menus and submenus.
Doug
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bihan-Faou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Kernel config utility
> Hi,
>
>
> Rather than going in horror shows like a registry editor look alike for
the
> kernel config, I think that there is a somewhat better approach to the
> kernel configuration task. Has anybody taken a look at the configuration
> script on RedHat-Linux distributions ? I don't know if it is RedHat
specific
> or generic to all Linux distribution, but it is really nice.
>
> You just have to type "make menuconfig" and here you go with a fairly well
> structure presentation of the options you have to configure the kernel.
The
> thingy also manages basic dependencies between kernel options etc.
>
> It is really easy to understand even for the non-expert, and for
> purists/gurus you still have the text file to play around...
>
>
> > must be an ascii file that may be processed into a database
> > format for use. we need something that cal be read, diff'ed,
> > grep'ped, comm'ed, that can be backed up without problmes, that can be
> > moved from host to host, ....
>
>
> I agree with that part. And I would also add that we need something that
can
> be used even if you don't have X11 installed...
>
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> Patrick.
>
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