On 22 Jan 2001, Manoj Srivastava wrote: > > Advantages of using make-kpkg > ---------- -- ----- --------- > > I have been asked several times about the advantages of using > the kernel-package package over the traditional Linux way of hand > compiling kernels, and I have come up with this list. This is off the > top of my head, I'm sure to have missed points yet. Any additions > welcomed. > [Impressive list cut]
Thanks for posting this impressive list, which I've saved in case I change my mind. However, some of them don't apply to me. I don't use modules and I don't use Lilo; I have a small DOS partition (needed for other reasons) and boot from there via loadlin.exe. I keep various kernels there, where they're needed. The only reason which does apply to me is compiling kernels for my laptop on my desktop, since this creates a wrong System.map; however, I keep a copy of this and change it manually as required. Anthony -- Anthony Campbell - running Linux Debian (Windows-free zone) Over 100 book reviews: http://www.cix.co.uk/~acampbell/bookreviews/ Skeptical essays: http://www.cix.co.uk/~acampbell/freethinker/ "The most common of all follies is to believe passionately in the palpably absurd. It is the chief occupation of mankind." - H.L. Mencken
