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diff --git a/README b/README index 2b5844d8cfa0..d1edcc7adabe 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ CONFIGURING the kernel: your existing ./.config file. "make silentoldconfig" Like above, but avoids cluttering the screen - with question already answered. + with questions already answered. NOTES on "make config": - having unnecessary drivers will make the kernel bigger, and can @@ -199,9 +199,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel: are installing a new kernel with the same version number as your working kernel, make a backup of your modules directory before you do a "make modules_install". - In alternative, before compiling, edit your Makefile and change the - "EXTRAVERSION" line - its content is appended to the regular kernel - version. + Alternatively, before compiling, use the kernel config option + "LOCALVERSION" to append a unique suffix to the regular kernel version. + LOCALVERSION can be set in the "General Setup" menu. - In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation) |