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To: Warner Losh <imp@village.org>
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Subject: Re: HEADS UP! Always use the 'make buildkernel' target to make yer kernels 
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>>>>> "WL" == Warner Losh <imp@village.org> writes:

WL> In message <14698.17321.468903.642899@onceler.kcilink.com> Vivek Khera writes:
WL> : So if I don't have a "buildworld" /usr/obj tree sitting around, I am
WL> : not supported to build a new kernel for my existing system, say, to
WL> : add a new SCSI controller to a server?

WL> No.  You misunderstand.  The buildkernel is only needed when you are

I don't think I misunderstood what was said.  What was said was that
the only supported way of building a kernel was "make buildkernel" and
I was pointing out why that could be an issue.

WL> updating your kernel.  If you do not update the sources via cvs, cvsup
WL> or other means, then you can just cd to the src/compile/FOO directory

So the final result of the discussion seems to be:

1) after upgrading sources (ie, make buildworld of any sort) use "make
   buildkernel" to build your kernel

2) any other times, you can use the traditional build process

Correct?


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