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Old 03-25-2005, 01:34 PM   #1
longnam
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uncheck Kernel source


Hi there,

Please excuse me if this is a stupid question, I'm just wondering if Slackware required the kernel source to be installed as well during the installation process? to save some space, Can i uncheck the " Kernel source " option. Will the Os still running ??

anyhelp would be very apperciated !
 
Old 03-25-2005, 04:29 PM   #2
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There is no need to install the kernel source. Packages that are necessary for Slackware to run are marked 'mandatory'.

Last edited by occam; 03-25-2005 at 04:31 PM.
 
  


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