kernel code?

[ace]

You should read the README file in the kernel's source tree for 
instructions pertaining to its compilation.  It is not something that 
can be done without some experimenting.

At 04:14 AM 1/29/2006, you wrote:
>Hay,
>I just got the latest code for the kernel.
>I have a question,
>I am trying to add some stuff, and make some programs that use some
>functions in the kernel. I was looking at the kernel and am able to
>understand what it does (with the functions and stuff) I get it, but, how do
>you know where the functions and data types and structures are that you
>want? I just don't know where to find everything that I need to code what I
>want. I can code it, that is no problem for me, its just the tracking it
>down. I haven't ever had something this big on my hands, and when I look at
>all the files, they make some sense, but it looks a bit confusing as to what
>does what, and where I should put what when I code it.
>
>Also, when I type make, I get the following errors.
>well. I got the error that there was no .config file, so I just created a
>blank, because I didn't want to deal with it.
>Do I have to write a file? if so, does someone know where I could get a
>template on how/where to?
>Also, upon compilation, will it compile for the computer I am on? I want it
>to be cross-compatible.
>Last thing. If I do get a successfull make, it won't replace the current
>kernel will it?
>Thanks,
>Tyler Littlefield.
>Check out our website:
>http://tysplace.the-leetest.net
>check out my blog:
>livejournal.com/~tylerrl
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