update the kernel I have question?

zhuningwll · 04-28-2006, 02:29 PM

It is my first time to update my system kernel.I use slackware10.2(2.4.13).
Now I have some questions?
1.what is.config file ,if update kernel is basis the this?
2.if I have successed update one system to kernel2.6 ,now i want update another pc with the same system and the same kernel version.I Just copy the .config file to that i want update pc,then make kernel it will success too!

tobyl · 04-28-2006, 05:06 PM

1. yes, but you either use slackware provided kernel, in which case you use the .config that came with it, or you compile your own, and generate your own .config at the make menuconfig/make xconfig stage
2. if it is identical system, yes

I would recommend you do some reading around the subject first

read DaOne's post at the top of this forum, also read the info patrick provides on the slackware site, eg
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware-10.2

there is a lot of text files here with good information

good luck,

tobyl