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Old 10-26-2009, 09:18 AM   #1
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compiling the Kernel: is there a deteiled guide to all the available options?

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Hi there!
i'm recompiling the latest Kernel, and i would like to understand better what is the function of every available option...
is there a guide somewhere that explains each option more in depth than the quick help of menuconfig?

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Old 10-26-2009, 10:12 AM   #2
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There is. Are you compiling using
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make menuconfig
If you are, then when you have highlighted a particular kernel option, press 'h' to bring up help information. This is the best way to do it, and have an understanding of what is going into your computer.
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Yes, i know there is the quick help in "make menuconfig" but i would like something more in depth... with larger explainations..
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Old 10-26-2009, 07:22 PM   #4
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Look into the Documentation directory of your kernel source.

You will find much to read there.
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