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Max Power
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 16, 2002 11:01 pm    Post subject: Ability to build kernel from 2.4.0 source + patches Reply with quote

This will reduce download times, local storage requirements, and load on kernel mirrors.

Just in case you are on a broadband connection and think I'm insane, the first item is very good news for dialup users.

I have posted an ebuild on user and dev mailing lists, I can copy here if anyone is interested . . .

Feel free to take this up in the mailing lists if you don't want to post here.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 16, 2002 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you mean this?
  1. Have a copy of the kernel version 2.4.0 stay somewhere (CD, HD...)
  2. Incrementally patch it until it reaches version 2.4.x (x>0)
  3. Apply the Gentoo specific patches
  4. End up with a current kernel

If yes, this sounds great to me! :)
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2002 8:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, the kernel + patches would be placed into /usr/portage/distfiles either by you or automagically.

Help me get this int Gentoo by supporting me on the mailing lists!

If anyone can tell me how to attach a file I'll post it here, but I don't want to make a mess with cut'n'paste.
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