On Sunday 09 October 2005 03:46 PM, raykar@hathway.com wrote:
Dear All,
Can I compile kernel source downloaded from http://www.kernel.org/ to build kernel image for debian?
Yes, Why not.
Is this source to be debianised in some way before compiling?
No, Never. Linux Kernel is not disro specific. And you dont have to do anything to make kernel debain specific. It's on you how u utilize this kernel option to get your work. You have to take care only when you do entry in config file of lilo/grub. Debian sarge is used grub. Every linux distro has their own kernel configuration. Include more compiled module. But you are going to compile your own kernel,
Tips & Tricks If you are going to use this kernel for development. Enable the CONFIG_MAGIC_SYSREQ option in kernel hacking. Which will give you some control on system even if system crash. Check help of this configuration while you compile kernel. I think By default debian is not giving this option Chek this option is enable/disable with current kernel by pressing Alt+PrintScr+h for help on command line.
Regards,
Nilesh Raykar
With Cheers, Hardik Dalwadi.