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Subject: Re: Issue with kernel building
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[ Lowell Gilbert wrote on Thu 23.Aug'12 at 10:28:47 -0400 ]

> Jamie Paul Griffin <jamie@kode5.net> writes:
> 
> > [ Lowell Gilbert wrote on Thu 23.Aug'12 at  9:23:14 -0400 ]
> >
> >> antonin tessier <antonintessier@live.fr> writes:
> >> 
> >> > I have a problem when I try to build my own kernel. I had never
> >> > got such a one; here is my kernel configuration file and the
> >> > building errors that it makes.
> >  
> >> Or just stay with GENERIC; most consumer PCs have no real reason to need
> >> a customized kernel.
> >
> > I agree. It boots quickly and it isn't really necessary for the majority of users. I can be useful to learn the procedure, etc. but didn't use the correct command anyway:
> >
> >       make buildkernel KERNCONF=KERNELCONFIG
> >            ^^^^^^^^^^^
> 
> "make kernel" is equivalent to "make buildkernel installkernel".

Ah, I didn't know that. I just stick to the Handbook info but it's good to learn other options. Cheers.