Compiling 2.6 kernel in Redhat9
 

I want to compile the latest version of v2.6 kernal.... for that i downloaded the whole kernel from kernel.org and a couple of patches and a snapshot... also i downloaded some modutil tools and module init tools(3.0 version)
So is that the only basic i need..( i took hints from apost in this wesite on installing the kernel in RH9).....



I want to retain my old kernel so what is the step i need to take

so pls reply regarding this and any other precautions.....
:jawa:

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=127095



or from the RH docs:

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/l...om-kernel.html