Digital Hermit - Kernel-Build-HOWTO

Digital Hermit - Kernel-Build-HOWTO: "Dedication
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Copyright and License
Why Rebuild?
What is the kernel?
Preparation
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Determine Current Hardware
Acquiring the Sources
Download the Source
Extract and Patch
Configuration
The Configuration Process
Compile Modules or Static
Assign Unique Name
Backup .config
Configuring the 2.4.x kernels
Configuring the 2.6.x kernels
Build
Dependencies
Build the Kernel
Build the Modules
Create Initial RAMDisk
Troubleshooting Build Failures
Installation
Copy the Kernel and System.map
GrUB Configuration
LiLO Configuration
Bibliography
Resources
Online Resources
Feedback
Comments and corrections
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