On Tue, Mar 09, 2004 at 03:37:18PM +0200, David Sapir wrote:
> Hi Gilad,
> 
> Thanks for your answer.
> I found the config files you mentioned.
> I will try to just enable encryption compilation.
> I would also like to state that it is the first time I'm trying to compile 
> the kernel, so forgive me if my questions seem stupid or obvious.
> 
> Q1:
> How do I know which of the config files were used to compile my kernel (the 
> original distro kernel)?

See /boot/config-*

(Now why won't RH apply the /proc/config.gz patch ?)

> 
> Q2:
> After copying the right config file, when running 'make menuconfig'  do I 
> get the correct params as set in the selected config file?

Yes

> 
> Q3:
> Does running 'make mrproper' delete the config file?

Yes

> 
> Q4:
> Is is important if I compile the encryption as a module or into the kernel?

If your encrypted FS is the root FS then you'll need it built-in. If
not: you probably don't need it compiled it.

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