Linux Orbit: Building a Custom Kernel for Debian HOWTO
Jul 31, 2002, 19:00 (2 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Andrew Casey)
[ Thanks to John
Gowin for this link. ]
"In this article, we'll show you how to configure and install a
custom kernel 'the Debian way.'
"Why would you want to build a custom kernel? You usually need
to build a custom kernel to get support for hardware or options not
included in the default kernel (ATX power-down springs to mind).
Fortunately the Debian distribution provides tools to allow you to
not only build a kernel with a lot fewer steps than other
distributions, you will also end up with a custom kernel Debian
package.
"Sound cool? Ok, we're ready to get started..."
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