* Stardate: 2001-06-30 11:49
* Incoming subspace signal from Steve Ackerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> :
> I have installed Mandrake on numerous machines without
> a hitch. Each install found the hardware right away,
> even on my laptops, with the exception of the Kernel
> compilation. I am trying to set up a few servers for a
> proof of concept project and I need to compile some
> features into these kernels and take out all the fluff
> I don�t need. The problem is that I have never had
> success compiling from Mandrake source and have
> everything work. If I use the pristine source or a
> source with an AC patch, I can usually get it to
> compile but I loose all the special Mandrake
> functionality if it boots at all. What is patched in
> the Mandrake kernel anyway, besides supermount and
> some drivers? Is their a document to explain how to
> make the Mandrake kernel source compile and work? I
> haven�t figured out what I am missing or doing wrong�
> but� And I dread the thought� I might be forced to use
> Red Hat just because of this kernel issue. Can anyone
> save me from having to use Red Hat. Please fill me in
> on the secret to compile Mandrake kernels.
> Thanks in advance,
> Steve
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The source for LM-8.0 is not clean. Do a "make mrproper" before doing anything else.
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