Hi,
I am newbie for Linux, who is trying to play around with kernel
I have been searching for different Linuxes and how they handle their kernel on the net. I couldnot find much, especially about Redhat-Suse differences if there is any at all.
As far as I know, to compile a kernel you have to write a script to put all the necessary stuff together and then do "make" and "make install". It is this script I am looking for. Are there any RedHat and Suse kernel compling scripts on the net? Where can I find them? Can any of you paste the scripts here if you have them? I am really drown into this kernel compling thing so badly that I am about run out of air

Please help this newbei

Thanks in advance....

You want to compile a new kernel?

here's a guide

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO/

ha
I think you need this?

Kernel compilation script

For every one, who compile a Linux kernel more than 3 times per day...
It's named coke (compile kernel).

it can be found at:

http://www.bieringer.de/linux/tools/scripts/coke


greetz
Hitiepoeh

Here's a nice script that I use from Simply Linux and Crux linux.

It should work for you and any distro.

Compiling Kernel
It is where the fun begins.
Every computer is not created equal. What works for me might not work for you. The command lines are the same, but the kernel configurations are not. Find out as much about your computer hardware as possible. Things like makes and models are helpful in configuring Linux.
First, you write a little script for compiling and recompiling kernel. You'll definitely need it a couple of times or more. The script will automate all the compiling processes and save you time. The date and ls commands let you know when the compilation is done and if it is done thoroughly. If the compilation breaks, you won't get new vmlinuz and System.map files. Because of the script, you will have to set up /etc/lilo.conf once before the first compilation.
1) Enter "pico /bin/compkern" and enter as follows:

cd /usr/src/linux-2.4.20
make menuconfig
make dep && make clean bzImage modules modules_install

cp arch/i386/boot/bzImage /vmlinuz
cp System.map /
lilo -v
cd /
date
ls -lh

2) Exit & save
3) Enter "chmod 700 /bin/compkern"
4) Enter "pico /etc/lilo.conf" and edit as follows:

lba32
install=text
boot=/dev/hda1
image=/vmlinuz
label=CRUX
root=/dev/hda1
read-only
append="hdc=ide-scsi"

Note: Replace hda1 with the right one. Assuming the computer has only one CD drive or burner.

5) Exit & save
6) Enter "compkern" to fire Linux Kernel Config up ( Note: To back out of it, hit CTRL-C )