[SLL] make config - too many questions

[Pann McCuaig]

The config file for the running kernel can be found in /boot on Ubuntu
systems.

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 11:05, 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).

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