The Linux Kernel HOWTO
Brian Ward,
bri@cs.uchicago.edu
v1.0, 5 June 1999
This is a detailed guide to kernel configuration, compilation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for ix86-based systems.
1.
Introduction
2.
Important questions and their answers
3.
How to actually configure the kernel
4.
Compiling the kernel
5.
Patching the kernel
6.
Additional packages
7.
Some pitfalls
8.
Note for upgrade to version 2.0.x, 2.2.x
9.
Modules
10.
Tips and tricks
11.
Other relevant HOWTOs that might be useful
12.
Misc