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Old 12-21-2005, 07:40 PM   #1
madcat87
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How to compile the Kernel with Custom Name

For example i have 2.6.14-gentoo-r5 ,how to change it to 2.6.14-xxxxxxxx.When i change it in include/linux/version.h it says this when compiling:

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CHK include/linux/version.h
UPD include/linux/version.h
And after that include/linux/version.h is with the old name?


Any help?
 
Old 12-21-2005, 07:45 PM   #2
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Try setting the "Local version", under "General Setup" in the kernel configuration.
 
Old 12-21-2005, 07:51 PM   #3
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I know about Local version But how can i Compile it with Custom name ,that change the uname -r output.Many distros come with modified Kernel name.I am curios how to do that.
 
Old 12-21-2005, 07:55 PM   #4
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Okay, then try changing the extraversion in the top level Makefile.
 
Old 12-21-2005, 07:59 PM   #5
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Thanks jbetten ,that worked
 
  


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