dudikdan
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how to compile (or build) a new kernel ?
I want to know how can I compile a newer kernel on my system(for example on REDHAT and SLACKWARE ).
pls dont tell me to read all the HOWTO and all other instructions that come with linux , I want to know only the practical things that I have to do !!!
also pls tell how to find this new and smart KERNEL
pls dont tell me to read all the HOWTO and all other instructions that come with linux , I want to know only the practical things that I have to do !!!
also pls tell how to find this new and smart KERNEL
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dudikdan: Have a look at this site
http://jgo.local.net/LinuxGuide/
(section system subsection compiling a kernel)
Regards
Serena
http://jgo.local.net/LinuxGuide/
(section system subsection compiling a kernel)
Regards
Serena
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here can I download the most recent kernel ?
How can I know that which kernel will run on specipic distribution (I mean if I have eg. REDHAT 5.1 or Slackware is there specipic kernel for each of them , or all the kernel match all the distribution ? )
THNX DUDIK
How can I know that which kernel will run on specipic distribution (I mean if I have eg. REDHAT 5.1 or Slackware is there specipic kernel for each of them , or all the kernel match all the distribution ? )
THNX DUDIK
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can someone else add his profisionall opinion about my question ?
regards DUDIK
regards DUDIK
dudik, ALL the linux distributions have the SAME kernel...the linux kernel... To find out the version of the kernel type uname -a
goto http://kernelnotes.org
goto http://kernelnotes.org
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how to install a new software on linux , or do some upgrade in easy or general way ???
I not understand what is MAKE and also I not a programmer
so it look to me very difficult
is there a easy way like in WINDOWS or all the users of LINUX have to be only programmers ?!
I not understand what is MAKE and also I not a programmer
so it look to me very difficult
is there a easy way like in WINDOWS or all the users of LINUX have to be only programmers ?!
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can someone please try to answer me
thank's
thank's
use pre-compiled packages such as rpm
the command to install a new pack is rpm -ivh rpm_package
please have a look at http://jgo.local.net/LinuxGuide/
they explain the basics for linux
Good Luck
Serena
the command to install a new pack is rpm -ivh rpm_package
please have a look at http://jgo.local.net/LinuxGuide/
they explain the basics for linux
Good Luck
Serena
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