Stephen King wrote:
> OK, this is a stupid question but I got to ask. Is the kernel source only
> packaged in the RPM's? I read the How-to configure the kernel and it keeps
> telling me to go find the linux-x.y.z.tar.gz file but I can't find it
> anywhere on the disk or on the ftp site. I can only find the
> kernel-source.2.2.14-5.0.i386.rpm and or also the
> kernel.2.2.14-5.0.i386.rpm. So what is the difference? Or is there a web
> site that explains it better on how to configure the kernel. HOW TO is kind
> of vague and seems like they assume you know most of the stuff already. Any
> help would be greatly appreciated.
> SK
goto:
www.kernel.org
and whala you'll find what you need.....
YES INDEED the howto's are not always written clear enough i find for the
average user.....:( but thank goodness
there are so many excellent ML's such as this one available.......:)
anyway the rpm's are what you install ( came with your cd set ) to be able
to compile your own kernel ie:make changes you want.....but as of i believe
kernel 2.2.14? or so recompiling isn't usually necessary as you just use
appropriate modules if need be and is much simpler for newbies which is the
desired affect of course going into a user-friendly OS.....
i'm not a veteran at this but i offer this at least as an assistance for
now.........
hth's
lee
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