I compile my kernels regularly from the vanilla source. I have become annoyed that I am required to rebuild the entire kernel for the small patches (example, 2.6.15.2 to 2.6.15.3). The way the patches are made available, one must apply the patch to the entire level zero (2.6.15) source. Is there a way to incrementally patch to minimize the compile time ?
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James D. Freels, Ph.D.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
freelsjd@ornl.gov
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