debs, i'm trying to compile a kernel, but it will not stop compiling. compile method: --------------- the debian way -- 1) make meunconfig 2) make-kpkg clean 3) make-kpkg --revision=custom.1.0 kernel_image kernel: ------- 2.4.0 (i know, it's old, but it works on one of my other boxen.) hardware: --------- gen2 laptop from http://www.qlilinux.com 2ghz, p4; 1g ram;... what puts a compile in a loop? suggestions? thx. b. //