> > I am trying to install a new Kernel and am having a little difficulty.
> >
> > I have followed the directions in the HOWTO and can compile the new Kernel
> > (which boots), but when I do
[etc etc]
Well, just a pointer.
Debian makes all of the typical kernel build stuff obsolete.
With debian, and the kernel-package software,
All you do is:
unpack tarball of kernel anyplace (BTW, you never install it in
/usr/src/linux, Linus says that's incorrect to do)
make menuconfig (or make config, or make xconfig as you wish)
pick the kernel stuff you want.
make-kpkg build
That will compile and build a complete set of packages for the new kernel,
including docs, including new source package, etc.
Then a simple:
dpkg -i kernel-whatever-version-it-was.deb
will install the new kernel, fix your lilo, and bingo, you are ready to
reboot.
It is the most painless way to build a kernel yet.
This is just another reason Debian is so great.
Seth
