Hey David, I compiled 2.4.16 on my debian machine a few weeks ago. The documentation that comes with the sources is very good and explains all the steps. Keep in mind that for the 2.4.17 kernel to work you need to upgrade a lot of tools (modutils, bin-utils etc) all this is listed in the install document. The install has menu, X and standard config methods so it should be no problem for you to get the options you need. Some software has problem on 2.4.x kernels! (I had to use ALSA0.9.0B10 and still could not get it to work!)
oh and you should get your sources at kernel.org good luck! Ben On Mon, 7 Jan 2002, David Wright wrote: > > I'm going to have to compile a custom kernel (need built-in nfs in order > to etherboot) for the first time, so I am looking for advice. I would > like to start with all the options set as for kernel-image-2.4.17-k6 and > then just change the few options I need; is there a way to do this? > > Also, is there good kernel compilatoin documentation out there? I know > the basic steps; what I am looking for is more detailed advice on which > options to concentrate on. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > B. Bogart ---------