how to cofig the kernel source just as the kernel running?

journaler · 01-02-2005, 02:00 AM

I am trying to compile a new kernel linux-2.4.22-1.5112.nptl for Redhat 8,
but when compling,there are some errors to tell me some undeclare symbols,and when I reconfig the kernel with make xconfig,there are still
errors to tell me other unclare ones.Can linux give me a default kernel config file which has the same configuration with the kernel running.
Thanks.

musicman_ace · 01-02-2005, 02:06 AM

I think you are looking for make cloneconfig

journaler · 01-02-2005, 02:15 AM

use make cloneconfig can lead to a config same as the kernel running?where linux put its clone config file ?
Thanks.

musicman_ace · 01-02-2005, 02:24 AM

"make cloneconfig" doesn't build a kernel, it creates the .config and the way I read your post, that is what you are looking for.

journaler · 01-02-2005, 02:28 AM

Thanks.I will try it.
make mrproper
make cloneconfig
make
make bzImage
make modules
make modules_install
make install
Is it right to build and install a new kernel?

musicman_ace · 01-02-2005, 04:25 AM

Depending on how thorough you want to be, it would be

make clean
make mrproper
make cloneconfig
make bzImage
make modules
make modules_install
mkinitrd -k bzImage -i initrd

jeremy · 01-02-2005, 09:11 AM

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