im a newbie, im trying to compile the kernel 2.6.15.1.... but always theres a problem.

i can compile the kernel (the process) but when i have to configure it in make menuconfig theres the problem... i dont know what should be y or n or m... i have made like 4 configurations and no one detect my wireless card or my sound card or even my cdrom...

someone could explain the configuration for me???

Well it helps if you know about your hardware;

lspci -v

Using the command 'make oldconfig' will help you get a working configuration started for your system. Use from a working kernel for sound at least if possible. Not all wireless cards are possible from the kernel, sometimes you need to visit someplace like the ndiswrapper site.

If you don't want to load modules and want that your hardware (for example sound card)be used from the start, compile certain drivers into the kernel. This way you don't need to load modules. This can be one reason why your hardware not working.
Check lsmod and modprobe maybe even insmod.

well i talked to someone and he told me that the kernel was fine but then i had to inject or something about the modules... well i dont know what to do after the configuration and compile of the kernel...

should everything work fine after i boot with the new kernel???

It is a hard job telling how to configure a kernel. The following could help you to do something better:
- while compiling use "make xconfig (KDE) or make gconfig (GNOME) instead of "make menuconfig". This offers you a brief explanation of what you are choosing.
- if available use a "working" .config file. DO NOT use .config files from different series (ie 2.6 using a 2.4 config file)
- try first to collect as much infos as possible about you hardware. As already suggested "lspci -vv " (as root) is very helpful. Manuals of your hardware are a good source as well.
- make sure you build into the kernel, not as loadable modules, at least:
drivers for your disk(s) ie generic ide, scsi. sata and specific for your chipset/controller ie Intel, Sis ...
drivers for your root filesystem ie ext2. ext3, reiserfs ......
- ask your local "guru" to help you.
Hope this helps
Ciao