On Sun, Jan 09, 2005 at 07:36:47PM +0000, Matthew Wilcox wrote: > On Sun, Jan 09, 2005 at 08:33:51PM +0100, Marc Haber wrote: > > Actually, the kernel of my dreams is more near to the vanilla > > kernel.org kernel, so I'd like to be able to throw out patches that > > you need to apply because of your _much_ broader user base. > > > > otoh, I would like to run a 2.6.10 kernel _now_ and cannot take the > > distribution kernel because it is still stuck in NEW. It is adviseable > > to take a snapshot from the Debian kernel svn? > > > > And, without trolling, I'd like to build my local kernels from sources > > that haven't had drivers removed because of non-free licenses. > > I think only one of my machines is running a Debian-built kernel. Debian > is much more forgiving of using a stock kernel than some other distributions.
It definetely is, and it is exceptionally good in allowing usage of infrastructure for local builds and installation as well. kernel-package is one of the big advantages that has driven me to Debian years ago. Using infrastructure that makes individual patch files is a big step forward as well as this enables people to individually choose their patch sets. The progress is impressive. What we need now are better docs, and a few minor tweaks in the tools. Greetings Marc -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marc Haber | "I don't trust Computers. They | Mailadresse im Header Mannheim, Germany | lose things." Winona Ryder | Fon: *49 621 72739834 Nordisch by Nature | How to make an American Quilt | Fax: *49 621 72739835