If that's all you did, you won't be running your new kernel.
Here's my method:
As root:
Code:
root@box: cd /usr/src/linux
root@box: make mrproper; make menuconfig
# configure as appropriate, save the config witha filename (e.g. 2.6.13-SMP-1.config), exit (saving configuration)
root@box: make all && make modules_install
# go make a snack ("make all" is the equiv of "make zimage; make bzimage; make modules" - see "make help")
Then to install the new kernel:
Code:
root@box: cat arch/i386/boot/bzImage > /boot/2.6.13-SMP-1
root@box: cp System.map /boot/System.map.2.6.13-SMP-1
DISCLAIMER: The next bit depends a little on how your box is set up, but the following assumes you're using one of the Slackware kernels (from the boot/install CD). Exercise caution!
Code:
root@box: cd /boot
root@box: rm System.map
# On Slack, /boot/System.map is just a symlink to the relevant System.map for the installed kernel
root@box: ln -s System.map System.map.2.6.13-SMP-1
# an ls -l should now show the symlink pointing to your new System.map
The last section is to edit the lilo config file:
Code:
root@box: vim /etc/lilo.conf
# or whatever editor you like
Add an entry for your new kernel. If you want it to be the "default" choice on the lilo boot menu, make it the first entry in the list. If you're leaving your 'old' kernel there (just in case), make sure the timeout is set to 20 or more (2 seconds). I've shot myself in the foot more than once here!
Adjust as necessary:
image = /boot/2.6.13-SMP-1
root = /dev/hda
label = 2.6.13-SMP
read-only
Save and exit, then run the lilo program to write the configuration to the drive:
Code:
root@box: /sbin/lilo
Cross fingers, make any sacrificial offerings you feel necessary, and reboot
