Re: Kernel Compile

[Grant <orblists@orbysrealm.com>]

Stefan O'Rear wrote:

> On Tue, Aug 31, 2004 at 01:06:59AM +0100, Grant wrote:
>  
>
> > Hey,
> >
> > I have a laptop P2 300mhz, 128mb ram and a desktop box thats 2ghz,512mb ram.
> >
> > The question is that could i use my 2ghz machine to make and compile a 
> > kernel, then package it up into a .deb and send it to the laptop and 
> > install it and it work ?
> >
> > Would i need any extras ? i know i would have to select the hardware for 
> > the laptop, but would i need to include the hardware for the 2ghz or 
> > just the laptop ?
> >    
>
> Probably just the laptop, BUT, I seem to recall the *config doing
> limited hardware probing (like, if you don't watch out you'll get a P4
> only kernel).
>
> You may wish to look into distcc. It is a wrapper for gcc that spreads
> the work between multiple computers, e.g:
>
> Your laptop and your desktop will be faster than your desktop alone.
>
>  
Hey,

Thanks for the reply.

I think i will try a compile on my desktop first and then transfer it over.

As the laptop has only just been installed up so i havnt a problem with 
loosing anything if the kernel doesnt work or i mess something up.

Then if that doesnt work, i think i will look at trying the other thing 
you mentioned about spreading between them.

Thanks again
Grant.