Re: Installing a custom kernel in d-i

[stappers@stappers.nl (Geert Stappers)]

On Sun, Mar 27, 2005 at 08:40:59PM -0800, Scott Robinson wrote:
> I'm attempting to follow the directions in doc/custom-kernel.txt. I had 

And what is the complete URL of  "doc/customkernel.txt"
(where did you find it? where will others find it?)

> prepared a kernel image, but didn't give it a flavour or 
> append-to-version option.
> 
> When I got to step 2, the creation of the kernel udebs, the 
> kernel-versions file seems to require a flavour be specified.
> 
> Do I need to rebuild the kernel I already setup? The flavour option is 
> noted as OBSOLETE in make-kpkg. Should I be using the append-to-version 
> instead?
> 
> Any advice or help would be appreciated!

See the manual of debian-installer, "Compiling a New Kernel"
 http://d-i.alioth.debian.org/manual/en.powerpc/ch08s04.html


> Thanks in advance,

Looking forward to see feedback ...

> 
> Scott.

Cheers
Geert Stappers