Re: How to compile and install the kernel
On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 20:17, surreal <firewalrus@gmail.com> wrote:
> This might seem lame but still, I would like to know about compiling a
> custom kernel using debian lenny.
>
> the usual /usr/src/linux-2.6.N/make menuconfig;make ;make
> modules_install;make bzImage;make install dosent seem to work.
>
> It only copies vmlinux* and bzImage file into /boot, but initrd and img
> files are missing..
>
> why? The above method used to work perfectly in RH derived distros, in
> debian it seems diff...
Something like that should work, I have done it before, but you can do it
the Debian Way, and get an actual .deb, as well as saving some steps.
http://kernel-handbook.alioth.debian.org/ch-common-tasks.html#s-common-building
Cheers,
Kelly Clowers
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