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Tony0945
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 Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:02 pm Post subject: Kernel Build script |
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I see a lot of posts where some step was omitted or worse, a config was editted with vim or nano.
So I have added comments to my buildscript and am presenting it.
It installs the completed kernel into /boot but only advises the builder to update the boot loader.
I run refind so there is no need to do this. perhaps someone will script a test for grub/stubkernel and the appropriate auto-installation.
I keep my script as /usr/local/sbin/buildmykernell
| Code: | #!/bin/bash
#test if running on a bare VT
if [ "$TERM" = linux ]; then
TERM=xterm #so make menuconfig will display correctly
fi
NPROC=$( nproc ) # run nproc to get the number of cores
cd /usr/src/linux || { echo "Did you forget 'eselect kernel set' ?" >&2 && exit 255 ; }
# Optional Parameter #1 is the location of the config file used
# if omitted the running kernel's internal configuration is used
if [ "$1" != "" ]; then
( cp "$1" .config && echo "Config is $1") || exit 255;
else
echo "Using present kernel's built-in config"
zcat /proc/config.gz >.config
fi
#test for backporting nct6775.c for MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC motherboard
LONGVER=$(uname -r)
SHORTVER=$(echo -n "$LONGVER" | cut -f1,2 -d'.')
if [ "$SHORTVER" = 4.4 ] || [ "$SHORTVER" = 4.9 ]; then
cp /usr/src/new_nct6775.c drivers/hwmon/nct6775.c
fi
# At this point we should compare kernel versions and make oldconfig if the base version has updated
make oldconfig
make menuconfig
#Actually build
make -j"${NPROC}" || { echo "make -j${NPROC} failed"; exit 1; }
#install into /boot
make -j"${NPROC}" modules_install || { echo "make modules_install failed"; exit 2; }
make -j"${NPROC}" install && echo "Don't forget to update boot loader menu"
# no longer needed but left in as an example
# kver="$(eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}')"
# i.e. kver contains 4.9.9-gentoo
#virtualbox modules, nvidia etc.
echo "Building Out of Kernel modules"
emerge @module-rebuild
echo "Done" |
You may want to add bells and whistles like mounting /boot (I don't use a separate /boot) |
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Zucca
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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I think your script is also /bin/sh compatible. ;)
Thanks for this. I may use this as basis if I choose to use gentoo-sources again on my server. I went with gentoo-kernel some time ago.
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Goverp
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Kernel Build script |
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| Tony0945 wrote: | | Code: | ...
# no longer needed but left in as an example
# kver="$(eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}')"
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FWIW, probably more consistent coding style with the rest is:
| Code: | | kver=$(make -s kernelrelease) |
Out of interest, I found that when making external modules I needed to set environment variable KVER to get the new kernel version rather than the running version (the source defaults to "uname -v"), so there are reasons for:
| Code: | | export KVER=$(make -s kernelrelease) |
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Tony0945
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Code: | Casti ~ # cd /usr/src/linux
Casti linux # make -s kernelrelease
5.10.27-gentoo
Casti linux # uname -v
#7 SMP PREEMPT Mon May 3 17:50:49 CDT 2021
Casti linux # uname -a
Linux Casti 5.10.27-gentoo #7 SMP PREEMPT Mon May 3 17:50:49 CDT 2021 x86_64 AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T Processor AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
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But I think uname refers to the current running kernel not the selected kernel (usually a higher version).
Yes, temporarily selecting a different version.
| Code: | Casti ~ # $(eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}')
-bash: 5.10.27-gentoo: command not found
Casti ~ # eselect kernel list
Available kernel symlink targets:
[1] linux-4.17.19-gentoo
[2] linux-5.4.72-gentoo
[3] linux-5.4.92-gentoo
[4] linux-5.4.97-gentoo
[5] linux-5.10.27-gentoo *
Casti ~ # eselect kernel set 4
Casti ~ # $(eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}')
-bash: 5.4.97-gentoo: command not found
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Princess Nell
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Casti ~ # $(eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}')
-bash: 5.4.97-gentoo: command not found
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Make that
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eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}'
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The $() construct excutes what is inside it, which in this case is just a version string.
Also:
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kver=$(make -s kernelrelease)
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This is a tad more lightweight
| Code: | | cat /usr/src/linux/include/config/kernel.release |
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Tony0945
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Princess Nell wrote: |
Also:
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kver=$(make -s kernelrelease)
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This is a tad more lightweight
| Code: | | cat /usr/src/linux/include/config/kernel.release |
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I'm pretty sure that your way gives the version of the kernel being built.
My (admittedly clumsy) way gives the kernel version that was eslected.
I'm sure my way can be used before any make.As the note says/implies, that was a relic of an earlier version and can be completely erased.
i just keep it in case I need it in the future.
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Zucca
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Code: | | eselect kernel list | awk '{gsub("linux-","") ; if ($3 ~ "*") print $2}' |
... can be replaced with | Code: | | readlink /usr/src/linux | cut -d- -f 2- |
cut cuts from the beginning until it sees a dash (-), and cuts it too, then prints the rest. So it assumes all after the first dash is the kernel version string.
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Tony0945
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| Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Zucca wrote: | ... can be replaced with | Code: | | readlink /usr/src/linux | cut -d- -f 2- |
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A lot cleaner and clearer. I'm not familiar with "realink" but it's obvious from the name.
I'm using that in the future. If I just want the numeric part, cut can produce that too. |
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Anard
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Nice script, but no need to add the creation of initramfs image ?
Also, in my /etc/portage/make.conf, MAKEOPTS is set to "-j9" while $( nproc ) return 4 on my computer :
| Code: | anard@gentoo-imack ~ $ echo $(nproc)
4
anard@gentoo-imack ~ $ lscpu
Architecture : x86_64
Mode(s) opératoire(s) des processeurs : 32-bit, 64-bit
Boutisme : Little Endian
Tailles des adresses: 39 bits physical, 48 bits virtual
Processeur(s) : 4
Liste de processeur(s) en ligne : 0-3
Thread(s) par cœur : 1
Cœur(s) par socket : 4
Socket(s) : 1
Identifiant constructeur : GenuineIntel
Famille de processeur : 6
Modèle : 60
Nom de modèle : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
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What is the best choice ?
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Tony0945
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:33 am Post subject: |
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No need to create intramfs unless doing something advanced like encryption or raid.
nproc returns the number of cores. I don't like to push the system too hard.
Adjust to your taste. The main thing is to autodetect your cores. |
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