Chapter 15. Rebuilding the Linux Kernel

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Locating the Source Code

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Installing the Source Code

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Configuring and Compiling the Linux Kernel

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Installing the Kernel and Associated Files

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Boot Loader

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dmesg: Displays Kernel Messages

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Once you have installed Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora Core, you may want to reconfigure and rebuild the Linux kernel. Red Hat Linux comes with a prebuilt kernel that simplifies the installation process. This kernel may not be properly configured for all of your system’s features, however. By reconfiguring and rebuilding the kernel, you can create one that is customized for your system and your unique needs.

Because recent releases of the Linux kernel are modular, you do not ...

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