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The kernel contains support for your hardware -devices, so picking one for your system is an important setup step.</p> - -<p>Slackware provides more than a dozen precompiled kernels that you can pick from, each -with a standard set of drivers and additional specific drivers. You can run one of the -precompiled kernels or you can build your own kernel from source. Either way, you need to -make sure that your kernel has the hardware support your system needs.</p> - -<div class="SECT2"> -<h2 class="SECT2"><a id="AEN1581" name="AEN1581">4.2.1 The <tt -class="FILENAME">/kernels</tt> Directory on the Slackware CD-ROM</a></h2> - -<p>The precompiled Slackware kernels are available in the <tt -class="FILENAME">/kernels</tt> directory on the Slackware CD-ROM or on the FTP site in -the main Slackware directory. The available kernels change as new releases are made, so -the documentation in that directory is always the authoritative source. The <tt -class="FILENAME">/kernels</tt> directory has subdirectories for each kernel available. -The subdirectories have the same name as their accompanying boot disk. In each -subdirectory you will find the following files:</p> - -<div class="INFORMALTABLE"><a id="AEN1587" name="AEN1587"></a> -<table border="0" frame="void" width="100%" class="CALSTABLE"> -<col width="33%" /> -<col width="67%" /> -<thead> -<tr> -<th>File</th> -<th>Purpose</th> -</tr> -</thead> - -<tbody> -<tr> -<td><tt class="FILENAME">System.map</tt></td> -<td>The system map file for this kernel</td> -</tr> - -<tr> -<td><tt class="FILENAME">bzImage</tt></td> -<td>The actual kernel image</td> -</tr> - -<tr> -<td><tt class="FILENAME">config</tt></td> -<td>The source configuration file for this kernel</td> -</tr> -</tbody> -</table> -</div> - -<p>To use a kernel, copy the <tt class="FILENAME">System.map</tt> and <tt -class="FILENAME">config</tt> files to your <tt class="FILENAME">/boot</tt> directory and -copy the kernel image to <tt class="FILENAME">/boot/vmlinuz</tt>. Run <tt -class="COMMAND">/sbin/lilo</tt>(8) to install LILO for the new kernel, and then reboot -your system. That's all there is to installing a new kernel.</p> - -<p>The kernels that end with a .i are IDE kernels. That is, they include no SCSI support -in the base kernel. The kernels that end with .s are SCSI kernels. They include all the -IDE support in .i kernels, plus SCSI support.</p> -</div> - -<div class="SECT2"> -<h2 class="SECT2"><a id="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-KERNEL-COMPILE" -name="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-KERNEL-COMPILE">4.2.2 Compiling a Kernel from Source</a></h2> - -<p>The question “Should I compile a kernel for my system?” is often asked by -new users. The answer is a definite maybe. There are few instances where you will need to -compile a kernel specific to your system. Most users can use a precompiled kernel and the -loadable kernel modules to achieve a fully working system. You will want to compile a -kernel for your system if you are upgrading kernel versions to one that we do not -currently offer in Slackware, or if you have patched the kernel source to get special -device support that is not in the native kernel source. Anyone with an SMP system will -definitely want to compile a kernel with SMP support. Also, many users find a custom -compiled kernel runs much faster on their machine. You may find it useful to compile the -kernel with optimizations for the specific processor in your machine.</p> - -<p>Building your own kernel is not that hard. The first step is to make sure you have the -kernel source installed on your system. Make sure that you installed the packages from -the K series during the installation. You will also want to make sure you have the D -series installed, specifically the C compiler, GNU make, and GNU binutils. In general, -it's a good idea to have the entire D series installed if you plan on doing any kind of -development. You can also download the latest kernel source from <a -href="http://www.kernel.org/mirrors" target="_top">http://www.kernel.org/mirrors</a>.</p> - -<div class="SECT3"> -<h3 class="SECT3"><a id="AEN1624" name="AEN1624">4.2.2.1 Linux Kernel version 2.4.x -Compilation</a></h3> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">%</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">su -</kbd> -Password: -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">cd /usr/src/linux</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>The first step is to bring the kernel source into its base state. We issue this -command to do that (note, you may wish to back-up the <tt class="FILENAME">.config</tt> -file as this command will delete it without warning):</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make mrproper</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>Now you can configure the kernel for your system. The current kernel offers three ways -of doing this. The first is the original text-based question and answer system. It asks a -bunch of questions and then builds a configuration file. The problem with this method is -that if you mess up, you must start over. The method that most people prefer is the menu -driven one. Lastly, there is an X-based kernel configuration tool. Pick the one you want -and issue the appropriate command:</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">make config</kbd> (text-based Q&A version) -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">make menuconfig</kbd> (menu driven, text-based version) -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">make xconfig</kbd> (X-based version, make sure you are in X first) -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<div class="FIGURE"><a id="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-MAKE-MENUCONFIG" -name="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-MAKE-MENUCONFIG"></a> -<p><b>Figure 4-1. Kernel Configuration Menu</b></p> - -<p><img src="system-configuration/make-menuconfig-w.png" /></p> -</div> - -<p>New users will probably find <tt class="COMMAND">menuconfig</tt> to be the easiest to -use. Help screens are provided that explain the various parts of the kernel. After -configuring your kernel, exit the configuration program. It will write the necessary -configuration files. Now we can prepare the source tree for a build:</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make dep</kbd> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make clean</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>The next step is to compile the kernel. First try issuing the <tt -class="COMMAND">bzImage</tt> command below.</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make bzImage</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>This may take a while, depending on your CPU speed. During the build process, you will -see the compiler messages. After building the kernel image, you will want to build any -parts of the kernel that you flagged as modular.</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make modules</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>We can now install the kernel and modules that you compiled. To install the kernel on -a Slackware system, these commands should be issued:</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">mv /boot/vmlinuz /boot/vmlinuz.old</kbd> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">cat arch/i386/boot/bzImage > /vmlinuz</kbd> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd -class="USERINPUT">mv /boot/System.map /boot/System.map.old</kbd> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">cp System.map /boot/System.map</kbd> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make modules_install</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>You will want to edit <tt class="FILENAME">/etc/lilo.conf</tt> and add a section to -boot your old kernel in case your new one does not work. After doing that, run <tt -class="COMMAND">/sbin/lilo</tt> to install the new boot block. You can now reboot with -your new kernel.</p> -</div> - -<div class="SECT3"> -<h3 class="SECT3"><a id="AEN1686" name="AEN1686">4.2.2.2 Linux Kernel Version -2.6.x</a></h3> - -<p>The compilation of a 2.6 kernel is only slightly different from a 2.4 or a 2.2 kernel, -but it is important that you understand the differences before delving in. It's no longer -necessary to run <tt class="COMMAND">make dep</tt> and <tt class="COMMAND">make -clean</tt>. Also, the kernel compilation process is not as verbose in the 2.6 kernel -series. This results in a build process that is easier to understand, but has some short -comings as well. If you have trouble building the kernel, it's highly recommended that -you turn verbosity back up. You do this simply by appending <var class="OPTION">V=1</var> -to the build. This allows you to log more information that could help a kernel developer -or other friendly geek aid you in resolving the issue.</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">make bzImage V=1</kbd> -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> -</div> -</div> - -<div class="SECT2"> -<h2 class="SECT2"><a id="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-KERNEL-MODULES" -name="SYSTEM-CONFIGURATION-KERNEL-MODULES">4.2.3 Using Kernel Modules</a></h2> - -<p>Kernel modules are another name for device drivers that can be inserted into a running -kernel. They allow you to extend the hardware supported by your kernel without needing to -pick another kernel or compile one yourself.</p> - -<p>Modules can also be loaded and unloaded at any time, even when the system is running. -This makes upgrading specific drivers easy for system administrators. A new module can be -compiled, the old one removed, and the new one loaded, all without rebooting the -machine.</p> - -<p>Modules are stored in the <tt class="FILENAME">/lib/modules/<var -class="REPLACEABLE">kernel version</var></tt> directory on your system. They can be -loaded at boot time through the <tt class="FILENAME">rc.modules</tt> file. This file is -very well commented and offers examples for major hardware components. To see a list of -modules that are currently active, use the <tt class="COMMAND">lsmod</tt>(1) command:</p> - -<table border="0" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" width="100%"> -<tr> -<td> -<pre class="SCREEN"> -<samp class="PROMPT">#</samp> <kbd class="USERINPUT">lsmod</kbd> -Module Size Used by -parport_pc 7220 0 -parport 7844 0 [parport_pc] -</pre> -</td> -</tr> -</table> - -<p>You can see here that I only have the parallel port module loaded. To remove a module, -you use the <tt class="COMMAND">rmmod</tt>(1) command. Modules can be loaded by the <tt -class="COMMAND">modprobe</tt>(1) or <tt class="COMMAND">insmod</tt>(1) command. <tt -class="COMMAND">modprobe</tt> is usually safer because it will load any modules that the -one you're trying to load depends on.</p> - -<p>A lot of users never have to load or unload modules by hand. They use the kernel -autoloader for module management. By default, Slackware includes <var -class="OPTION">kmod</var> in its kernels. <var class="OPTION">kmod</var> is a kernel -option that enables the kernel to automatically load modules as they are requested. For -more information on <var class="OPTION">kmod</var> and how it is configured, see <tt -class="FILENAME">/usr/src/linux/Documentation/kmod.txt</tt>. 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