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[NETFILTER] nfnetlink: only load subsystems if CAP_NET_ADMIN is set
[powerpc.git]
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README
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INSTALLING the kernel:
gzip -cd linux-2.6.XX.tar.gz | tar xvf -
gzip -cd linux-2.6.XX.tar.gz | tar xvf -
+ or
+ bzip2 -dc linux-2.6.XX.tar.bz2 | tar xvf -
+
+
Replace "XX" with the version number of the latest kernel.
Do NOT use the /usr/src/linux area! This area has a (usually
Replace "XX" with the version number of the latest kernel.
Do NOT use the /usr/src/linux area! This area has a (usually
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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 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 questions already answered.
NOTES on "make config":
- having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can
NOTES on "make config":
- having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can
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-169,9
+176,6
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CONFIGURING the kernel:
should probably answer 'n' to the questions for
"development", "experimental", or "debugging" features.
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.
COMPILING the kernel:
- Make sure you have gcc 2.95.3 available.
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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".
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".
+ Alternatively, before compiling, use the kernel config option
+ "LOCALVERSION" to append a unique suffix to the regular kernel version.
+ LOCALVERSION can be set in the "General Setup" menu.
- In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel
image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)
- In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel
image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)