Morbo wrote:
> Sorry, I know this is basic stuff, but what is the correct way to apply an
> Alan Cox patch?
> (Or probably any patch for that matter.)
>
> I've downloaded the 2.4.12 kernel source from kernel.org and also the
> 'patch-2.4.12-ac6'
> from Alan's folder, which contains a file named 'pot'
>
> >From previous posts I gathered I had to use the 'patch' program (sounds
> logical :) ).
> But what are the correct parameters and proceedure etc.?
The usual way one does this is as follows:
Your linux-2.4.12.tar.gz and patch-2.4.12-ac3.tar.gz are in /usr/src.
You have a shell with /usr/src as the current directory.
Untar the original source:
tar xzf linux-2.4.12.tar.gz
Make the source's top directory your current directory:
cd linux-2.4.12
Apply the patch:
zcat ../patch-2.4.12-ac3 | patch -p1
See if patch complains about errors. If not, you've successfully patched
the kernel source.
Now do your usual kernel configure/build/install routine.
Craig
