Re: [OS:N:] Newbie Question: How to

[Jay Scherrer <jay scherrer com>]

Since you have rh 7.2 and 8.0, try using "make xconfig" while in the source 
dir.
And another good source is your RedHat Bible, which usually takes you step by 
step recompiling your kernel.
Jay

On Friday 20 February 2004 09:50 am, Ya Lin wrote:
> Hello folks,
>
> I have completed several months on tinkering with Red-Hat 7.2 and 8.0 --
> basically installation and use of the X Windows, and executing commands
> form the command line in the terminal...
>
> I am now attempting to take it a step further...
>
> My main goal now is to understand things at the kernel level and I would
> like to begin by learning to compile Linux.
> -- I am not even sure if I am stating it right, but instead of buying Red
> Hat Linux as I did before, I would like to see the process where
> individuals just jump on the Web and say that they have "compile Linux" --
> i.e. with their own preferred options?
> --For example, a guy once said that to use Linux for computer forensics you
> are better off compiling your own OS instead of buying say Red Hat.
>
> I will appreciate your help or directions to get the help on this, and
> hopefully learn to tinker with Linux at the kenel level.
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> YaLin
>
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