On Wed, 30 Dec 2009, Srinivas G. wrote: > Hi Murali, > > > Hi All, > > As a initial step to learn about the kernel i am planning to compile > > my own kernel and boot the system. > > Can any one please share useful links on net. i found some but they > > are very abstract. > > It is different on different distributions. Please find the below > mentioned steps for Fedora distribution. > > 1. Download the required kernel source file from the link > http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ > > Example: linux-2.6.31.5.tar.gz > > 2. Copy the downloaded tar file into /usr/src/kernels directory. i would take exception to that instuction. there's no need for a regular user to unload the kernel source under /usr anywhere, particularly since that would require root access. i documented how to build a kernel here: http://www.linux.com/learn/linux-training/29812-the-kernel-newbie-corner-building-and-running-a-new-kernel if any of that is unclear, let me know and i'll fix it. rday -- ======================================================================== Robert P. J. Day Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA Linux Consulting, Training and Kernel Pedantry. Web page: http://crashcourse.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/rpjday ======================================================================== -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ