Re: kernel security patch howto
On Tue, Feb 07, 2006 at 09:49:14AM -0500, Freels, James D. wrote:
> 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 ?
>
Maybe you can keep a copy of your latest patched source and your latest
patch file. Then, when you get a new patch file, do a diff against the
previous patch file, and apply the result to the old patch source.
Just a thought...
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Paul E Condon
pecondon@mesanetworks.net
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