Re: [OS:N:] Newbie Question: How to

[Larry Doyle <ljd65536@comcast.net>]

The best way to start is to use the installation that you already have. 
Install the kernel-source rpm which is on the first installation disk. This 
will put the source into /usr/src/linux-2.x and apply all the appropriate 
patches.  You can cp this tree into you home directory. Then you can run 
xconfig or menuconfig and follow the instructions. You should get one of the 
references that othres have suggested. The boot loader should be configured 
to use either your new kernel or the original. This allows you to recover if 
you make a mess. When you are comfortable with this process, you can move on.

Larry

On Friday 20 February 2004 03:47 pm, Jay Scherrer wrote:
> Since you have rh 7.2 and 8.0, try using "make xconfig" while in the source
> dir.
> And another good source is your RedHat Bible, which usually takes you step
> by step recompiling your kernel.
> Jay
>
> On Friday 20 February 2004 09:50 am, Ya Lin wrote:
> > Hello folks,
> >
> > I have completed several months on tinkering with Red-Hat 7.2 and 8.0 --
> > basically installation and use of the X Windows, and executing commands
> > form the command line in the terminal...
> >
> > I am now attempting to take it a step further...
> >
> > My main goal now is to understand things at the kernel level and I would
> > like to begin by learning to compile Linux.
> > -- I am not even sure if I am stating it right, but instead of buying Red
> > Hat Linux as I did before, I would like to see the process where
> > individuals just jump on the Web and say that they have "compile Linux"
> > -- i.e. with their own preferred options?
> > --For example, a guy once said that to use Linux for computer forensics
> > you are better off compiling your own OS instead of buying say Red Hat.
> >
> > I will appreciate your help or directions to get the help on this, and
> > hopefully learn to tinker with Linux at the kenel level.
> >
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> > YaLin
> >
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