On Sat, 2003-11-01 at 05:44, HaywireMac wrote: > On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 17:41:49 +1100 > Charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> uttered: > > > I usually compile any new kernels in the /home/charlie directory where > > I can access and boot from them even after a newer version install, as > > I don't ever upgrade. In this way the Mandrake kernel that comes with > > the new version install is in the system and by manually adding the > > new kernel to /etc/lilo.conf
To make sure you never overwrite your original kernel (or any kernel that you have working.) make sure you edit the makefile and edit the EXTRAVERSION line. This way each new kernel you build + it's modules are built totally separate from the last. James > > So even if I compile the custom kernel in /home, I can add an entry to > /etc/lilo.conf pointing to it there? That is waaaaay cool.
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