<snip> On Fri, Feb 23, 2001 at 11:29:03PM -0600, Lute Mullenix wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm new to Debian, but have been using Linux in the form of SuSE 6.4 > evaluation for about six months. Under SuSE I managed to compile a custom (I > use the word loosely) kernel that worked well enough for my needs. And would > like to do the same with Debian. > > My install is from the 2.2r0 binary CD set, and I have installed the > kernel-package, which I understand is used to compile a Debian kernel, but > have yet to get the source code. So I have a three part question here. > > 1. Where do I get the source? > 2. What docs should I read before I start? > 3. I'm running an IBM with a 166 Intel, no SCSI, or USB, or even PCI at this > point, would it be best for me to stay with a 2.2.17, or move to the > 2.4.x kernel? > > Now I've come across things in messages like fakeroot, and what not, also > "the Debian way" but hey, I just want a kernel that's going to work with my > hardware, and let me do what I want to do. The system is pretty basic, ESS > sound card, HP printer, and some network card that was in the machine when I > got it. (any way I can figure out what it is?) > > Haven't used the network card yet, but I do have two machines and hope to be > getting a more uptodate one in the not too distant future, and would like to > network the three of them together, mostly for learning experience. > > I want to learn the proper way to do these things, so any help getting me > pointed in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Still pretty > much of a newbie, but some of the stuff is starting to stick. >
You should really start a new thread if you have a question. That is probably why no one has answered this. 1. You can download the source from - http://www.kernel.org/ or you can snag it from one of the debian ftp or http download sites. You should learn how to use "apt-get" it will make your life easy. 2. You should read - http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.html and the rest of the FAQ for that matter. 3. It doesn't sound like you really need 2.4.x yet. I would go with 2.2.18. Once you become a little more familiar with debian, if you like, move to 2.4.x. For the network stuff take a look at "man interfaces" If you run into any trouble along the way let us know. hth, kent -- From seeing and seeing the seeing has become so exhausted First line of "The Panther" - R. M. Rilke
