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kjohns
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 Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: updating kernel |
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Hi,
I am trying to get sound to work on my notebook computer
and I think I need to update my kernel to include drivers (or something like that)
because when running alsaconf, it says cannot detect device.
Also I want to add wireless support
So my question is, how do i access my kernel again to update it? I haven't done so since I installed Gentoo...
and sorry for the newb question  |
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aceFruchtsaft
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pappy_mcfae
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: updating kernel |
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| kjohns wrote: | So my question is, how do i access my kernel again to update it? I haven't done so since I installed Gentoo...
and sorry for the newb question |
First, never apologize for asking questions. That's what this is all about.
Second, your kernel source resides in your /usr/src directory. Since this is your first install, I'm going to assume you have only one kernel source on your computer. There are some scripts in the kernel source that allow you to configure and compile it without the necessity of an external program, such as genkernel. You can use either make menuconfig to configure your kernel in a console session, or you can make xconfig to use an X-based configuration program. Those programs just set the kernel up the way you want it. Once the kernel is set up the way you want, then enter make && make modules_install.
Use lspci to find out what hardware you have under the hood. Use those results to configure your basic hardware, such as drive controllers, and so on.
If you'd like, post your lspci results and your present .config, and I'll set you up with a working kernel.
Blessed be!
Pappy
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