Re: Kernel Compile FAQ section

On Wed, 2003-05-21 at 11:16, Matthew Swabey wrote:
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> Okay so we have a comitted coder who either wants a custom kernel or to
> do kernel development.
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> He wants kernel-source
> gcc3-3.1 (is this the kgcc maentioned before)

No, he wants compat-egcs. In the next release, this hopefully won't be
the case, but right now, its still a requirement.

> and a little time, yes?
> also not to make the kernel too big with built in code not modules.

Custom kernels on sparc are a little bit trickier than on x86. A general
advisory like you've written in this email is good, but more indepth
problems really should be brought to -devel.

~spot
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