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The readme file that comes with the kernel is good but you can skip a few of the steps
it has in there to build the new kernel. The reason is the make file for the kernel
will do alot of the work for you. I only recommend doing this with Slackware I have
heard other distros dont like it at all. Step 1. Fixing up /etc/lilo.conf
We need to fix up /etc/lilo.conf for this. Even if you dont use the method we are
going to talk about its a good idea for a safety net in case your new kernel doesn't work.
Add the below entires to your lilo.conf
# Backup Image
image = /vmlinuz.old
root = /dev/sda3
label = oldlinux
Note: replace /dev/sda3 with your boot partition.
Step 2. Compiling the kernel the quick way
Once you have this you are ready to build that new kernel the quick way. Below is
the sequence you should follow:
- make mrproper (I dont do this most of the time since it will remove your .config)
- make menuconfig (ncurses based kernel configuration menu system)
- make dep (fixor up them dependencies)
- make clean (get rid of old o files and stuff)
- make (build it)
- make install (read the note below for this one)
- make modules (build the modules)
- make modules_install (install the modules)
Note: "make install" is one that most don't use but if you
run Slackware it will work fine. What it does is: copies, moves, and renames all the
files to where they need to be. It also updates lilo for you. This method is
very clean fast and easy to use. Again saves a few steps that the readme file says
you need to make. If your new kernel fails to work you can boot the old one by
hitting the left shift key at the lilo prompt during bootup and typing oldlinux. Nice
safety net :D. Ok don't tell the RH users about this or AC might change the code so
only they can do it
TG
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