To all kernel compilation gurus.....

[Headbanger]

I am attempting to compile/optimize the 2.4.2 kernel for my laptop(toshiba tecra 780cdm). The problem is, there are so many selections to make, that I am unsure and some what intimidated by this process. Can someone out there provide or direct me to some information that would clarify what needs to go into compiling/optimizing the kernel for a laptop. (I am using Debian2.2r2). Thank you in advance. :confused:

[Tyr-7BE]

I believe that there is an NHF on the issue. I have noticed that the 'net is absolutely littered with kernel compiling instructions. I don't know of any offhand, but browse a few linux sites and you'll find plenty.
Generally, in order to compile your own kernel, you need a pretty good handle on your hardware, and it's gonna take you a few tries. After 5 tries, I still see entirely too much red at boot time, and I'd also LOVE to get my mouse working in X.

[X_Entity]

Don't forget pcmcia support.

Check out your manufacturers website for a full tech spec on the system and select options to cover all eventualities. If you have a lot of disk space try compiling everything as a module and then inserting the code as you go. Then the next itme you compile take note of what you need and and just compile that stuff in.


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Good luck

[X_Entity]

forgot to say :

before you compile the kernel go to
/usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot edit the make file so that all instances of "-oformat" are --oformat.

came from latest deb of binutils and means that you can actually compile 2.4.2 without problems.