Hi, I'm trying to apply the lids2.2.19 kernel patch to a group of 5 machines. I was hoping to use make-kpkg's patching facility to automate the kernel build process. however, when I try to use the PATCH_THE_KERNEL env variable, or adding "patch_the_kernel := yes" or "patch_the_kernel = yes" to etc/kernel-pkg.conf, neither one will automatically apply the lids patch, openwall patch or the ReiserFS patch. I have also tried using ~/.kernel-pkg.conf, to no avail.
The machines are identically configured Compaq Deskpro's that will be used as routers & firewalls for highspeed (cable and adsl) connections. When I configure everything manually, either using the apply scripts and make-kpkg, or using the fully manual (make zImage), everything works. I would like to use make-kpkg's patching capabilities automate things I eventually plan on writing some perl scripts that will apt-get the kernel source, and relevant patches, and compile the kernel, then install it. I think I'm missing something simple.. any suggestions Thanks, David ps. how good of a solution is lids for keeping users out of areas they should not be in? would a restricted sheel be any better?