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Why compile a new kernel? A variety of reasons spring to mind; adding new custom features, upgrading to a newer version, or installing brand new hardware. Either way, you'll need to recompile your kernel at some stage; this article will take you through t

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How to Compile the Linux Kernel?

The Linux kernel is a complex program which provides the underlying services to the rest of a Linux distribution. But it is easy to add new features or improvments to it as, unlike commercial operating systems like Windows 95 or MacOS, the source code is freely available. It is common practice with a Linux based operating system to recompile the kernel from source and much effort has been put in to make this a realitively user-friendly experience.

Why Compile a New Kernel?
You may be thinking "But why recompile it? It works fine as it is." There are three reasons for a recompile. Firstly, you may have some hardware that is so new that there's no kernel module for it in on your distribution CD. Secondly, you may have come across some kind of bug which is fixed in a revision of the operating system. Lastly, you may have some new software which requires a newer version of the operating system.

Getting the Kernel Sources The most recent releases of the kernel sources are available on ftp.kernel.org . This site is mirrored worldwide so there is probably a fast copy of it somewhere near you. Locate the file for the latest version of the operating system and download it to /usr/src. Then issue the tar zxf command to unpack it.


 

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