Compilation is a serious issue!!!
I think i am going to go of my HEAD!!!
Distro: MDK 9.1 OK, so i am a linux newbie. Question: Does everyone have this much problems coming right with Linux? Doubt it!! Problem is this. Seems that i need to compile a new kernel. I have downloaded linux-2.4.22.tar.gz and unzipped it. Now i need to compile it: HOW? I need to configure it first right? Well, i started "make xconfig" and it got me to a GUI editor for the kernel. The default values in this kernel are not the ones for my system right? Well, i am not sure wich values are. then i need to edit the linux softlink in /usr/src HOW? i tried "vim /usr/src/linux" wich opened the editor, but as soon as i try to do something, it tells me : modifiable is off. What to do????????? Please guys, i need some serious help here. I have read all the kernel compile howto's that i could find, but i didn't come right. I AM A USELESS NEWBIE, BUT I KNOW WHAT THE PRO'S ARE TO LINUX. I just need to get my linux sorted. I have also posted a thread for a problem i have with my modem. please read and comment: linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111682 (I am not allowed to post a URL yet - just ad the http and www bit) ANY help would be appreciated.... Thanks NickolsE |
Here is some information about recompiling a kernel.
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If you are using an editor in a terminal window, type the "su" command, then the root password. You will then be logged into that terminal window as the root user. If you prefer a simple GUI text editor, type (in a terminal window) "kdesu kedit". Enter the root password. Kedit will then start with root permission. |
I'm a newbie also, but why do you need to update your kernel for? Does it enhance anything about Linux?
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I usually do it when I need a new program that requires a new kernel or for security issues and last but not least to get more hardware to work
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