First Kernel Compile !!

[MADHATter7]

Hello all, I finished my first ever kernel compile with the kernel-source-2.2.18.deb ! http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Then did a make menuconfig and finally a make-kpkg... It was actually quite easy. (I have waited so long - thought it would be much harder)

All of this came to be when I tried to re-arrange my partitions and mount points with disastrous results. Not sure what I did incorrect, but .... http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/redface.gif

Anyway, the only thing I can see as a problem is the message at boot time that says "/etc/modules.conf is newer than /lib/2.2.18/modules..." (or something similar)

It also says "can't find module ppp or module 3c509.." however, they both work ! (Everything does)

So, I guess I missed a step... At any rate, I'm going to do it again when I get off work today. (The kerenel compiled in +/- 30 minutes on my old P-133)

What do you guys think abouth the 2.4 kernel ? I've read about performance enhancements, is it worth it ?

Any comments, suggestions and/or relevant discussion extremely appreciated.

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[MADHATter7]

Originally posted by MADHATter7:
So, I guess I missed a step... At any rate, I'm going to do it again when I get off work today. (The kerenel compiled in +/- 30 minutes on my old P-133)




Guess I need to go home and re-RTFM, huh ?!?!?

http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

[mdwatts]

Is there not a 'make modules' step?

Your a little ahead of me as I've never compiled a new kernel, but will attempt 2.4 when I have time.

[pbharris]

depmod -a should take care of the 'modules.conf' being newer than modules.dep.

[MADHATter7]

You know, I KNEW i forgot something... http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/mad.gif Oh well, I need to recompile this PM anyway because I compiled sound, my network card, ppp, printer port and a few other things into the kernel. (Which I have since learned this is bad form)

Therefore, I will re-compile this PM, make everything that is not required to boot up a module and be done with it...

However, it seems that the 2.2.18 kernel I am now using is quite a bit faster than the 2.2.12 that I was using. (Shipped with Slink) Is this normal ? (Even with all the extra stuff compiled in the kernel & not a module ??)

Just wondering.....

<SALUTE>BTW, thanks for the input...</SALUTE>

[James Bond]

One reason I want to upgrade to 2.4 is for the IPv6 support that is built in. That, and I have never sucessfully compiled a kernel (many failures, but, I think I have it now).

I still don't see a problem with compiling the network card into the kernel, especially if the card is in constant use. But, that is just me, and I am weird (hey, I have the same name as the world's favorite secret agent).

-JB