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

[Chris Brown <chrisb@xxxxxxxx>]

Okay, this is why I think we need a presentation on kernel compilation: I
think I see you referring to having multiple kernels on the system, lilo
loading the appropriate one. My assumption, up until now, has been that when
you recompile the kernal, you MUST replace the one you are using. This is a
bit of information that is EXACTLY why I subscribe to this list and plan on
becoming active in the linux community.

I've not been able to come to any of the meetings due to degree completion
courses (y'know, 4 hours of class 1 night a week, 8 days worth of homework
due by next class). I'm open now to the 2nd monday meetings. I'm excited
about being a Linux user (18 mo) and just now getting a better grip on the
OS. (I think) What's the next topic for the 2nd monday meeting?

Chris Brown


-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Wallis [mailto:wallis@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 5:03 PM
To: 'discussion@xxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [aclug-L] Re: An idea -- any volunteers/helpers?



On Thu, 21 Feb 2002, Michael Holmes wrote:

> 
> I do not know why normal people need it, but I build machines which are 
> controlled by pc computers.  I do not want a computer which is supposed to

> be watching the emergency stop button, to go off and start doing something

> else.  This is the reason I am changing everything I do to Linux and
firing 
> Windoz.  Linux is accountable and predictable.  I am wanting to take some 
> of the standard stuff out, as I do not need it.  i.e.. a computer on 24/7 
> does not need a power saver mode.

        In my opinion, most LINUX users will be best served by using
kernels that come with their distribution.  I know RedHat and other
distros often patch and tweak the generic Linus-approved kernel source. 
These vendors often release updated kernels as needed.  Getting kernel
compilation and installation right is tricky.  

        On the other hand, sometimes Linux kernel compilation is required. 
For example:  suppose there is a bug in the driver for your network
card/sound card/etc. You do some research and find out there is an updated
driver in 2.4.17 (your system runs 2.4.9).  You could then download the
new kernel source and compile a new kernel for your box and hopefully it
fixes the problem.  If the problem persists, you should be able to go back
to your old kernel via multiple lilo entries.  Mike's case above is
another good reason to build your own kernel (efficiency, strip out stuff
you know you don't need).

                                T W                             




 > > Mike
> 
> 
> On Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:05 AM, jlweaver 
> [SMTP:jlweaver@xxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> > After reading Anne's reply on the kernal recompile, I would like to see 
> the
> > presentation.  I particularly am interested in why we would want to 
> recompile
> > the kernal.  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 kernal and it seemed to 
> be
> > > very successful and educational.  James seems to know more about the
> > > linux kernal than anyone else in the group.  I just can't remember his
> > > last name.  ~Anne
> > >
> > > Thomas Wallis wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Michael Holmes wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > So many ideas are killed as not possible.  How about explaining
how 
> it
> > > > > would be possible.  I sat in one meeting as someone recompiled 
> their
> > > > > kernel.  So it is learnable.
> > > >
> > > >         I think we could do a presentation on kernel recompilation.
> > > > It is useful knowledge to have.
> > > >
> > > >                                 T W
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Tuesday, February 19, 2002 12:20 PM, Jonathan Hall
> > > > > [SMTP:jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> > > > > >
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