> tar xfj kernel-source-2.4.18.tar.bz2 > or > tar xfz kernel-source-2.4.18.tar.gz
no, if you installed the source from rpm it is unpacked for you in /usr/src/linux which will be a link to /usr/src/linux-2.4.18 > > This unpacks the source, and creates a directory called > "kernel-source-2.4.18" (or something similier). > > Change to that directory and type: > > make xconfig > > Work through it. And as it's my first kernel compile, I'll select "no" when > I'm asked about support for modules. > Not sure why you wouldn't enable modules, in fact it will be setup to compile the same kernel as you have on your system. (If you did it from rpm). Only change the thing you need (ntfs is under filesystems, I looked for you on my redhat 7.3 system this morning, and Its not compiled by default.. DO NOT enable ntfs writing, only readonly. when it says DANGEROUS for writing, it means it! > Easy as that, right?? Anything I've missed out? And if I were to reboot my > computer everything will b -- Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
