[lug] Re lpc status and sh

[John Karns]

On Fri, 9 Nov 2001, J. Wayde Allen said:

> On Thu, 8 Nov 2001, John Karns wrote:
>
> > and familiarize yourself with kernel configuration.  You can do this
> > without actually compiling the kernel.  See the how-to's for info on
> > kernel compiling.
>
> Actually, there is no reason not to take the next step and really compile
> a new kernel just to see how it works.  After all, the act of creating
> (compiling) a new kernel doesn't actually install it.  That is a separate
> step.  I tend to think that it would be instructive for everyone to

I think that's generally true, unless one compiles via "make bzlilo" (if
memory serves - I've never used it myself).

> compile a kernel at least once.  If for no other reason than to demystify
> the process.

Good idea.

make menuconfig
make dep
make bzImage
make modules

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