kernel compile

[Eric Hattemer]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Hattemer" <hattenator at usa.net>
To: "Linux & Unix Advocates & Users" <luau at list.luau.hi.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [luau] Re: kernel compile


> But keep in mind that this only works for the kernel.  If you're compiling
a
> different type of program, you have to do all kinds of complicated steps
> like copying libraries and header files over to the compiling machine.
> -Eric Hattemer
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Myles Uyema" <luau at uyema.net>
> To: "Linux & Unix Advocates & Users" <luau at list.luau.hi.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:39 AM
> Subject: [luau] Re: kernel compile
>
>
> >
> >
> > yes, the kernel configuration allows you to select the architecture
> > (i386, i486, Pentium, PII, III, etc) for the system that the kernel is
> > being built for.  You would also selectively configure the drivers and
> > other options to suit the older system.
> >
> > On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Julio wrote:
> > > is there a way one can compile a kernel on one machine to be used on
an
> older machine ie: compile under a PIII to be used on a P200 with different
> chipsets and buses?
> > > Thank you !!
> > >
> > > Julio
> > > If you can't beat your computer at chess, try kickboxing!
> >
> >
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