Re: What is the config of the kernel

[Alex deVries <adevries@engsoc.carleton.ca>]

On Wed, 17 Jun 1998, Honza Pazdziora wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> what is the correct kernel configuration for that 2.1.99 in the RH 5.1
> Alpha 1? We tried to take regular kernel, make config and make dep run
> fine but then it failed with a lot of messages (I can send them if
> needed). So the question is: when I would like to try to compile my
> own kernel (just for the fun of it ;-), what are the recommended steps?

That is a good question, and one I'm solving now.

You need the kernel out of the CVS; the regular one will not work.

I'm in the midst of packaging up the kernel source as an RPM, complete
with a default config.  Give me 24 hours.

- alex