[PATCH] corrections to top-level README
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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@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel:
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your existing ./.config file.
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"make silentoldconfig"
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Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen
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with question already answered.
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with questions already answered.
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NOTES on "make config":
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- having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can
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@ -199,9 +199,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
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are installing a new kernel with the same version number as your
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working kernel, make a backup of your modules directory before you
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do a "make modules_install".
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In alternative, before compiling, edit your Makefile and change the
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"EXTRAVERSION" line - its content is appended to the regular kernel
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version.
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Alternatively, before compiling, use the kernel config option
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"LOCALVERSION" to append a unique suffix to the regular kernel version.
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LOCALVERSION can be set in the "General Setup" menu.
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- In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel
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image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)
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