Re: Compiling a kernel
On Sat, 6 Jun 1998, Bob Nielsen wrote:
> kernel-package does this, including putting System.map-<kernelversion> in
> /boot. It also gives you an option for creating a boot-floppy with the
> new kernel.
>
> What does system.map do? I've compiled kernels before without
> kernel-package and never had problems. Likewise, what about boot.xxxx,
> boot.b, etc.?
>
Apparently it has something to do with kernel profiling and debugging etc.
It is not necessary for normal use. I almost never compile the kernel
using the .deb wrapper. It just seems like too much and what if I miss a
step? I just go ahead and compile it like on any Linux system.
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