Tips for Successful Kernel Recompilation in Linux

[ Thanks to Sheena MG for this link. ]

"'Kernel compilation is a tough nut to crack'--Most frequently this would be followed by a sigh if the recompiled kernel is not booting up. Though the nut has the look of a tough one to crack, kernel recompilation is still an inescapable affair that every Linux system administrator runs into, sooner or later. I too had to. With this article, I intend to walk you through the phases of compiling a kernel. I am sure it will inspire confidence in you so that compiling a kernel is no longer a 'mission impossible...'"

Complete Story

Related Stories:

• Installing a New Kernel(Dec 06, 2007)
• Recompile Your Kernel for a Perfect Fit(Aug 17, 2007)
• Linux Howtos: Howto Compile Software from Source Code(Feb 07, 2007)
• nixCraft: Howto: Build Linux kernel Module Against Installed Kernel w/o Full Kernel Source Tree(Sep 08, 2006)