X-Git-Url: https://err.no/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?a=blobdiff_plain;f=README;h=2b5844d8cfa0a117284ef5713fb0957e96fd4667;hb=64bd84538ac7f8ba3080eda4d92c66a8441cc6cc;hp=76dd780d88edb6403ac7587229986788abd1a748;hpb=e0d7ff168a71299919f01500b3d507aae0c67513;p=linux-2.6 diff --git a/README b/README index 76dd780d88..2b5844d8cf 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -149,6 +149,9 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: "make gconfig" X windows (Gtk) based configuration tool. "make oldconfig" Default all questions based on the contents of your existing ./.config file. + "make silentoldconfig" + Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen + with question already answered. NOTES on "make config": - having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can @@ -169,9 +172,6 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: should probably answer 'n' to the questions for "development", "experimental", or "debugging" features. - - Check the top Makefile for further site-dependent configuration - (default SVGA mode etc). - COMPILING the kernel: - Make sure you have gcc 2.95.3 available. @@ -199,6 +199,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel: are installing a new kernel with the same version number as your working kernel, make a backup of your modules directory before you do a "make modules_install". + In alternative, before compiling, edit your Makefile and change the + "EXTRAVERSION" line - its content is appended to the regular kernel + version. - In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)