using .config with another kernel [solved]

jcmuse · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 86

hi,
i'm currently using Linux kernel version: 2.6.15-gentoo-r1. I'd like to switch to the suspend2-sources kernel but don't want to have to go through reconfiguring again. Is it possible to use my existing .config with another kernel? If so, how?

make oldconfig worked GREAT, THX!

desultory · Bodhisattva Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 9410

make oldconfig

AaronPPC · Guru Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 522 Location: Tucson, AZ

I like to make xconfig and load the .config from a previous kernel. Either way works well.
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Kaste · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:04 am Post subject:

@Aaron

You have to take into account that jcmuse is switching to a different kernel here. If you move within the same branch and just bump versions all the time the risk of running into trouble is pretty minimal but moving to a different source is a little more risky.

I'd recommend oldconfig as well and If you decide to go for the other approach at least check what the console says about unknown options to see what flags were dropped along the way.