Re: Writing a kernel building walkthrough - proofreaders wanted
Kirk Strauser <kirk@strauser.com> wrote:
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>> 8. Compile the kernel: use the command "make-kpkg kernel_image".
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> ...and leave out the initrd that can potentially make the system unbootable?
> No! Include the '--initrd' option.
Unless you're building a kernel that's going to be used by at least 100
machines with differing configurations, initrd is a waste of time.
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