Ok, I can compile and make bzImage of 2.6 kernel just fine, but from that
point on there isn't any documentation that I have found that actually
works, to move what files where. I have slackware 9.1, if I try the
documentation in the slackware book on the website I get errors, I tried
instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail. Is there anywhere with
step by step on what to move and where for slackware 9.1 ?

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 03:17:11 GMT, Unknown <me@privacy.net> wrote:
[Compiling a 2.6 kernel]
> I have slackware 9.1, if I try the documentation in the slackware
> book on the website I get errors

What errors?

> I tried instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail.

What instructions?

> Is there anywhere with step by step on what to move and where for
> slackware 9.1 ?

The bzImage goes wherever you like (/boot is common) and you then
reference that in your LILO (or other boot manager) configuration.


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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 03:27:51 +0000,
Simon <usenet@no-dns-yet.org.uk> wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 03:17:11 GMT, Unknown <me@privacy.net> wrote:
> [Compiling a 2.6 kernel]
>> I have slackware 9.1, if I try the documentation in the slackware
>> book on the website I get errors
>
> What errors?

The Slackware book has an error by omittting 'make modules_install', so
perhaps the OP has been caught out by that. This FAQ has some info on
that and some links to kernel-compiling guides.
<http://wombat.san-francisco.ca.us/faqomatic/cache/83.html>



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Unknown wrote:

> Ok, I can compile and make bzImage of 2.6 kernel just fine, but from that
> point on there isn't any documentation that I have found that actually
> works, to move what files where.

Do this (as root) to move the new kernel files to /boot :

cp /usr/src/linux-2.6.0/System.map /boot/System.map-ide-2.6.0
cp /usr/src/linux-2.6.0/.config /boot/config-ide-2.6.0
cp /usr/src/linux-2.6.0/arch/i386/boot/bzImage /boot/vmlinuz-ide-2.6.0

Then move the old symlinks out of the way for the new ones:

cp /boot/config /boot/config.old
cp /boot/System.map /boot/System.map.old
cp /boot/vmlinuz /boot/vmlinuz.old

Then create the new symlinks:

ln -s /boot/config-ide-2.6.0 /boot/config
ln -s /boot/System.map-ide-2.6.0 /boot/System.map
ln -s /boot/vmlinuz-ide-2.6.0 /boot/vmlinuz

Then re-run LILO:

lilo

> I have slackware 9.1, if I try the
> documentation in the slackware book on the website I get errors, I tried
> instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail. Is there anywhere with
> step by step on what to move and where for slackware 9.1 ?

If you need further help, email me.

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Unknown <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:<pan.2003.12.21.03.22.52.721022@privacy.net>. ..
> Ok, I can compile and make bzImage of 2.6 kernel just fine, but from that
> point on there isn't any documentation that I have found that actually
> works, to move what files where. I have slackware 9.1, if I try the
> documentation in the slackware book on the website I get errors, I tried
> instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail. Is there anywhere with
> step by step on what to move and where for slackware 9.1 ?

try the slackware forums on http://www.linuxquestions.org/

great site for begginers, plus ive seen sevral threads there on kernel
upgrades aimed towards begginers.

On 21 Dec 2003 03:44:09 GMT, Mark Hill <mark_usenet@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> The Slackware book has an error by omittting 'make modules_install', so
> perhaps the OP has been caught out by that.

That's true, but, from the way the question was phrased, I got the
impression that the errors occurred while trying to compile the kernel.
Of course, I've got no way of knowing without knowing what the errors
were.


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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 03:17:11 +0000, me wrote:

> Ok, I can compile and make bzImage of 2.6 kernel just fine, but from that
> point on there isn't any documentation that I have found that actually
> works, to move what files where. I have slackware 9.1, if I try the
> documentation in the slackware book on the website I get errors, I tried
> instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail. Is there anywhere with
> step by step on what to move and where for slackware 9.1 ?

Read the Kernel-HOWTO ?????

less /usr/doc/Linux-HOWTOs/Kernel-HOWTO

Visit my site there is a small help page there as well.

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On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:32:50 +0000,
Simon <usenet@no-dns-yet.org.uk> wrote:
>
> Of course, I've got no way of knowing without knowing what the errors
> were.

Same here. I just see 'kernel compile' and 'slackware book' and feel
I must mention the 'make modules_install' omission. (Kind of like
Pavlov's dogs. )


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On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:10:17 -0700, NeoSadist wrote:


> Do this (as root) to move the new kernel files to /boot :
>
<snip>

Thats exactly what I needed. Seems I have some fine tuning to do in the
kernel. eth0 doesn't seem to be coming up on boot. Though does with
modprobe tulip.
When I run netconfig it tells me tcp/ip isn't installed, not sure what to
make of that.
Alsa can't find a sound card either:
Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 0.9.7
(Thu Sep 25 19:16:36 2003 UTC).
request_module: failed /sbin/modprobe -- snd-card-0. error = -16
ALSA device list:
No soundcards found.
Though I did set the module in the kernel for my sound blaster live.
Other than those two issues, seems to be working good . I love the speed
of my mouse now, wow.
Thanks for the help with where to put what files, HUGE help to me.

"Unknown" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
newsan.2003.12.21.03.22.52.721022@privacy.net...
> Ok, I can compile and make bzImage of 2.6 kernel just fine, but from that
> point on there isn't any documentation that I have found that actually
> works, to move what files where. I have slackware 9.1, if I try the
> documentation in the slackware book on the website I get errors, I tried
> instructions from linuxpackages.net to no avail. Is there anywhere with
> step by step on what to move and where for slackware 9.1 ?

Try http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=49035
It works for me!

lp,
Uros