Re: linux's make oldconfig: Save in addition to [N/m/y/?], and ctrl-[C/\] to abort
On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Regid Ichira wrote: > On Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 09:55:08PM -0400, John D. Hendrickson and Sara > Darnell wrote: >> >> 2) you can run make oldconfig to get a recycled config without >> running in text interactive mode [y/n/m]. read the directions. > > Do you mean the yes pipe that Tom H was > referring to ealier in this thread? But you can not get a thoughtful > config file by that manner. I mean, I don't want a kernel with lots > of features I don't need. And I am trying to both config the kernel > AND learn what new features that are of interest to me were added. I wasn't suggesting that you use the config generated by 'yes "" | ...' only that you use it to list the new config options. Looking at "make help", there's (now?) a "make listnewconfig" option to do just that. Regarding interrupting "make oldconfig", I don't see any option at the moment except run "make menuconfig", set some options, save the config, exit, and return to make menuconfig" later. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAOdo=SzZ=pupejglvs7pj3ndo1aogqbwaz87h_rfnd3vo6v...@mail.gmail.com
Re: linux's make oldconfig: Save in addition to [N/m/y/?], and ctrl-[C/\] to abort
On Sat, Sep 07, 2013 at 07:55:51PM -0400, Tom H wrote: > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 6:52 AM, Regid Ichira wrote: > > > > I find it useful to have the kernel configuration automatically > > pointing out only the NEW kernel configuration options. Quite often, > > the kernel's > > > > $ make oldconfig > > > > takes a long time. In particular, when I am trying to find out more > > information on the NEW features. The options that I am aware of when > > in the middle of make oldconfig are > > 1. [N/m/y/?] (and sometime one of these, say m, is not applicable) > > 2. ctrl-[C/\] to abort > > Do you agree that besides it is desirable to have a Save to file > > option? That is, > > (3. Save to file and continue to configure) > > This way, one might be able to return to where the work was left in > > the middle. > > In addition, probably a > > (4. Quit) > > is also required, so that one can leave the configuration process in > > an orderly manner. > > You can do > > yes "" | make oldconfig > oldconfig-output.txt > grep "(NEW)" oldconfig-output.txt > > to see all the new options. I meant the operation after I skimmed the new options. Suppose I did what you suggested. Now I run make oldconfig in order to actually create a new config, based on a current one. And that is taking me more time then I thought it would. So I want to manually save what I did so far. Perhaps there is an unexpected shutdown within 5 minutes. Or I have to spend some time on other issues. Or whatever. How would I save my current work? If you'll remember that most editors (automatically) create backups for the current work every 1 hour, or so, you might better understand what I meant. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20130908010633.gb8...@nt1.in
Re: linux's make oldconfig: Save in addition to [N/m/y/?], and ctrl-[C/\] to abort
On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 6:52 AM, Regid Ichira wrote: > > I find it useful to have the kernel configuration automatically > pointing out only the NEW kernel configuration options. Quite often, > the kernel's > > $ make oldconfig > > takes a long time. In particular, when I am trying to find out more > information on the NEW features. The options that I am aware of when > in the middle of make oldconfig are > 1. [N/m/y/?] (and sometime one of these, say m, is not applicable) > 2. ctrl-[C/\] to abort > Do you agree that besides it is desirable to have a Save to file > option? That is, > (3. Save to file and continue to configure) > This way, one might be able to return to where the work was left in > the middle. > In addition, probably a > (4. Quit) > is also required, so that one can leave the configuration process in > an orderly manner. You can do yes "" | make oldconfig > oldconfig-output.txt grep "(NEW)" oldconfig-output.txt to see all the new options. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAOdo=Sz4S5=q6js_o8b35xtwfkd35v45hw2shyvchp0xhax...@mail.gmail.com
