[aclug-L] Re: An idea -- any volunteers/helpers?

["Dale W Hodge" <dwh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> After reading Anne's reply on the kernel recompile, I would like
> to see the
> presentation.  I particularly am interested in why we would want
> to recompile
> the kernel.  I think all newbies would be interested in why, when & how to
> recompile.
> - Larry Weaver
>
> Anne McCadden wrote:
>
> > We had a presentation of how to recompile the kernel and it seemed to be
> > very successful and educational.  James seems to know more about the
> > Linux kernel than anyone else in the group.  I just can't remember his
> > last name.  ~Anne

While we certainly can do a meeting on kernel compilation, I'm not sure I
see a real need.  From what I've read and seen, most people these days use a
pre-compiled modular kernel that comes with their distribution.  I see
kernel compilation as mostly necessary when dealing with specialized
hardware or in ram limited situations. And I don't really see it as a new
user topic, I'd classify it as midlevel or advanced.

--dwh

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