how to use kernel-package and patch kernel for xfs?

["Rob Byrnes" <robbyrnes@ozemail.com.au>]

I'm going to try a journalled filesystem on my Alpha, and I need some
assistance.

I'm running Testing at the moment, and I have downloaded the kernel 2.4.14
source and xfs-patch and installed it via apt.  I notice in the
kernel-package documentation, there is reference to patch_the_kernel, but
not a lot is explained about this option, such as where it is used.

Any pointers?

Cheers and Merry Christmas
Rob