Re: [debian-knoppix] How to compile your own kernel?
On Wed, Apr 24, 2002 at 07:06:57AM +0200, Kai Engert wrote:
> Is there a quick summary on how to compile a kernel for a knoppix boot
> floppy?
The procedure is the same as with a normal kernel compilation. You need
to exchange the modules on the bootfloppy rootimage with your own, and
recompile cloop.
> Can you please provide the linux/.config file used to compile the kernel?
Well, just copy /usr/src/linux/.config from your current Knoppix CD.
> Are you using a standard Linux kernel, or do you apply knoppix specific
> patches?
Standard 2.4.18 plus the SGI xfs patch (which is not necessary, but
some people kept asking for it).
I plan to try the wolk kernel some time.
> What about the miniroot.gz file, is that a initrd file created with
> mkinitrd, compressed with gzip, or does it contain more?
It is a normal initrd file, compressed with gzip.
-Klaus
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