Kernel Compilation

[ace]

Given these steps, is it necessary for me to type make install_modules 
after make modules?  In the README, it says:

  - If you configured any of the parts of the kernel as `modules', you
    will also have to do "make modules_install".

I'm not sure if it configures modules on its own or not, that's why I am 
asking.  Thanks.

At 10:42 AM 1/8/2005, you wrote:
>Hi there:
>I don't use Slackware, but I am sure you can compile the kernel for it.
>I compile the 2.6.x kernel all the time, so here are the steps and some
>notes about it.
>Firstable, you don't have to distroy your install when testing a new
>kernel.  You can install the new kernel and keep your old kernel also,
>so if your new kernel does not work, you can just reboot to your old
>one.  When you configure lilo or grub to boot your system, just leave
>your entry for the original kernel and add a new entry for the new
>kernel.
>
>Anyway, here is what you do:
>
>1. Patch the kernel from kernel.org with speakup and/or whatever else
>you need.
>
>2. from the kernel source directory (/usr/src/linux) type:
># make menuconfig
>As someone pointed out, this is a much nicer interface than, make
>config.
>3. After you are done configuring the kernel, type:
># make bzImage
>This will build the static part of the kernel.  You want to do this
>first, because if there are compilation problems in this part, there is
>no point in compiling the kernel modules.  The kernel modules usually
>take a lot longer to compile.
>
>4. Now build the modules:
># make modules
>
>5. If you did not get any errors, it is now time to install your kernel.
># cp arch/i386/boot/bzImage /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.x.xx-whatever
># make modules_install
>
>6. Now, depending on your GNU/Linux distro, you might have to make a
>initrd image.  This can be very important, so you want to research this
>point.  Look in /boot on your system and look for something called
>initrd-2.4.xxx or something like that.
>
>7.  Now, configure your boot loader.  If it is lilo, don't forget to
>run:
># lilo
>after you edit the config file.  You should not get any errors from
>lilo.  If you do, then there is some kind of problem.
>
>Notes:
>
>1. If you want to clean your kernel source directory completely type:
># make mrproper
>You should do this before compiling your kernel again.  Important, make
>sure you make a copy of your .config file.  If you don't, you will have
>to do the entire configuration all over again.
>
>2. The 2.6.x kernels do not require the:
># make dep
>command for building them.  So, you don't need to use it.
>
>3. To have an idea of what configuration options to pick, look at the
>current configuration for your 2.4.x kernel.  You should not use the
>same .config file, but you should use it as a guide.  Just do a make
>menuconfig on the 2.4.x sources from your install and follow it as you
>configure the new kernel.
>
>4. I am not sure about this, but you might need to upgrade your modprobe
>and other module related utilities also.  As someone that knows or look
>it up on the web.
>
>5. Most important, don't give up, it can be done and it gets easier
>every time!
>
>
>David Bruzos
>
>On Sat, Jan 08, 2005 at 01:58:19AM -0500, ace wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am running Slackware version 10.0 freshly installed.  I have a few
> > questions.  I've installed Linux on a few older computers but did not have
> > the chance to really mess around with it bc those systems sucked.
> >
> > Firstly, I am aware that Slackware 10 comes with kernel 2.4.26.  Will it
> > work with the latest 2.6.X kernel if I download it from kernel.org and
> > patched it with the latest Speakup sources?
> >
> > I have never successfully compiled a kernel before.  Last time, it was on
> > my friend's box and I severely screwed it.  What are the steps one must go
> > through to compile a kernel?  Must I pay attention to each individual
> > option that the configure script asks?  There are over hundreds it seems
> > and I can barely understand any of them.
> >
> > Thanks for any information.
> >
> > Robby
> >
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