How to compile the Linux kernel

Linux kernel

=Getting the kernel source= To compile a kernel, you will need the kernel source code. You can get it from http://www.kernel.org.

=Simple method= First, configure the kernel, type: make menuconfig

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Next, compile the kernel, type: make make modules make modules_install make install

Verify grub boot loader
Update /boot/grub.conf file and make sure it is configured to boot just compiler kernel.

=External links=
 * How to: Compile Linux kernel 2.6

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