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9
The Linux Kernel
The Linux Kernel
The kernel manages the hardware of every Linux system and makes it
available to the various processes. Although the information provided in
this chapter will not make you a kernel hacker, you will learn how to per-
form a kernel update and how to compile and install a custom kernel. If
you follow the instructions in this chapter, the previous kernel will remain
functional and can be booted if necessary.
9.1 Kernel Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
9.2 Kernel Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
9.3 Kernel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
9.4 Kernel Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
9.5 Settings in the Kernel Configuration . . . . . . . . 238
9.6 Compiling the Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
9.7 Installing the Kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
9.8 Cleaning Your Hard Disk after Compilation . . . . 241