[SLL] make config - too many questions

[Derek Simkowiak]

    Instead of "make config", try "make menuconfig"?

--Derek

Mathew D. Watson wrote:
> I tried building the 2.6.29 kernel that I got from Linus' git 
> repository, and 'make config' asked me _way_ to many questions. I 
> ended up holding down the return key for a minute or two to accept the 
> default choices. Even if I had the patience to read and answer them 
> all, I wouldn't have a clue as to what the right answer is for most of 
> them. The kernel was compiling as I left for work, so I'm guessing  
> whatever I asked for is OK.
>
> What I would like to do is start out with a known to work 
> configuration. For example, whatever was used to make the ubuntu 8.10 
> kernel that my machine is running. Then I can make my changes as needed.
>
> I also tried running 'make gconfig', but it complained that some 
> packages were missing, and I wasn't able to find them quickly using 
> synaptic. Apparently the graphical interface let's you go forward and 
> back to answer questions, but I don't think it solves the problem of 
> creating a known good configuration.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> FWIW, I am reading Corbet's "Linux Device Drivers", and it says I need 
> to configure and build a kernel before I can work on loadable modules 
> (which I want to learn about).
>
> Mat
>