----- Forwarded message from Krister ekstrom <crisekstrom@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ----- Date: Fri, 7 May 2004 11:04:11 +0200 From: Krister ekstrom <crisekstrom@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: speakup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Compiling a kernel for the first time -- stupid newbie questions Hi listers, Well i've desided to take the plunge and compile a Linux kernel. I'm going from 2.4.25 to 2.6.2. I have read through README files for different kernels, and will probably read it again, but apart from that, what should one think about when compiling? What is the difference between the debian specific kernels and a generic one? I've downloaded my kernel source from www.kernel.org, should i have installed the package with the ready-made kernel tree instead? I know that Redhat has opinions about generic kernels, is Debian as careful, or what one should say when it comes to kernels? Thanks for any help you can provide. -- /Krister ----- End forwarded message ----- _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list