Kernel compilation

[Linus Gasser <ineiti gmx net>]

On Wednesday 07 March 2001 17:01, you wrote:
> I am new to this kernel compilation. What do I do. I am running RH
> 6.2. on a PC164.

Hello,
as to how to re-compile your kernel, here a (very) short explanation
of how to do it:

1.) Install kernel-source-2.2.14-6.0.alpha.rpm

2.) cd /usr/src/linux

3.) make menuconfig
    alternatively you my try
    make xconfig
    or if you're already in a bad mood
    make config
    but the last one's really horrible!

4.) Put everything as you like it ;-)
    Especially your Alpha-type (though it doesn't seem to change
       a lot....)
    For stuff you're not sure, try <HELP>, mostly it's pretty good.
    If still in doubt about an option, leave the default.
 
5.) Save your settings when asked with <EXIT>
 
6.) make dep; make clean; make boot; make modules; \
    make modules_install
 
7.) Go make some coffe (or write all these e-mails you wanted to so
    long ago ;-)
 
8.) copy /usr/src/linux/arch/alpha/boot/vmlinux.gz somewhere LILO or
    aboot or whatever you have may find it.
 
9.) Re-Boot and hope you didn't overwrite your old kernel ;-)
 
10.) Good luck, may the penguin be with you!
 
and you're ready to try to find the bug!
Beware: if you try installing 2.4.x, read Documentation/Changes
about needed version of programs....
 
Greets
 
Ineiti

PS: Yes, I'm sure it's somewhere in a HOWTO. But the only one I found was 
talking 'bout the 2.0.32-kernel....