[NTLUG:Discuss] kernel upgrade

[Geremy L. Hamlett]

Ok,  I am bit of a newbie at the kernel aspect.  I am using Red Hat 7.3 
currently.  In the past I have upgraded a kernel using the rpm method.  
Now I think I am ready to make the leap to compile my own.  There is no 
problem with my system, I just want to do it.  So....

I have downloaded the 2.4.19 tarball, but have some questions before I 
take the plunge.

1)  All the online how-to's say to unpack the kernel in /usr/src/
    The documentation with the kernel says not to use /usr/src/ to unpack 
the kernel because of libraires might conflict.  Where should I and why?

2)  I know Red Hat sometimes does things a little diffrently, than say 
debian or slackware, Is there any thing special about compiling a kernel 
on a recent Red Hat release?

3)  Where do I look to find the modules I have installed.  I want to know 
so when I compile the new kernel I know which modules to include.


Like I said, I have read all the documentation I can find on how to do 
this.  Thats not the problem.  It just that somethings are a little vauge, 
and I need ask the experts (NTLUG) for some direction, and mabey a little 
encouragement.

If there is any thing else I should know please speak up.

Thanks for your time,
-- 
Geremy L. Hamlett

"Sorry for the Long message"


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