How To Wiki
Advertisement

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

compile[]

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[]



From HowTo Wiki, a Wikia wiki.
Advertisement