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[PATCH] corrections to top-level README

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Corrections to the recent top-level README changes.

Signed-off-by: Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net>
Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@osdl.org>
Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@osdl.org>
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Randy Dunlap 2005-09-22 21:44:07 -07:00 committed by Linus Torvalds
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@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel:
your existing ./.config file.
"make silentoldconfig"
Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen
with question already answered.
with questions already answered.
NOTES on "make config":
- having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can
@ -199,9 +199,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
are installing a new kernel with the same version number as your
working kernel, make a backup of your modules directory before you
do a "make modules_install".
In alternative, before compiling, edit your Makefile and change the
"EXTRAVERSION" line - its content is appended to the regular kernel
version.
Alternatively, before compiling, use the kernel config option
"LOCALVERSION" to append a unique suffix to the regular kernel version.
LOCALVERSION can be set in the "General Setup" menu.
- In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel
image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)