[Klug-general] re-compiling the kernel

[MacGyveR]

On Wednesday 16 Nov 2005 09:48, Paul Littlefield wrote:
> On Tuesday 15 Nov 2005 21:27, MacGyveR wrote:
> > with 2.6 the preferred method is
> >
> > make mrproper
>
> Yes, this is REALLY an important one. I have used this to fix quite a few
> oddities. It cleans out the kernel tree and starts afresh. Make sure you
> have a backup copy of the .config file (it should be in your /boot/
> folder), then run the above command. Copy your backup .config to the
> /usr/src/linux folder, then...
>
> > make config/menuconfig/xconfig
>
> Change your kernel settings and save the new .config file as asked. Then...
>
> > make
> > make modules_install
>
> Then...
>
> (and this is for my Gentoo AMD64 box)
>
> cp arch/x86_64/boot/bzImage /boot/kernel-<version>
> cp System.map /boot/System.map-<version>
> cp .config /boot/config-<version>
>
> where <version> is like 2.6.13-gentoo-r3
>
> Then, edit your boot loader config file with your favourite editor (nano
> -w /boot/grub/grub.conf) and add/check your entries. Save the file, (run
> LILO if you use that) then 'reboot'.
>
> PS: At the moment, I am trying to get my Belkin UPS to talk with my Linux
> box via the Serial cable supplied. I have compiled 'Serial Port' suport
> into the kernel but it's still having none of it.
>
> PPS: Have just spotted that you need to add 'Serial Port Discipline' to the
> kernel as well... off we go!
>
> :-)


i'm using the belkin ups software of the supplied cd with just serial port 
support enabled in the kernel

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