On Dec 22, 2007 1:21 PM, William Case <billlinux@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi; > > I think the time has come for me to start exploring the Linux kernel in > some depth. I have installed kvm, qemu and git. It seems to all be > present and working. I have reviewed the kvm, qemu and git sites about > how to start using those programs??? > > I need a copy of Fedora 8-x64 kernel binary and source plus the kernel > documentation. There used to be a Fedora source page which I can no > longer find, at least not anything newer than 2006. All the kernel > binaries that I can see on the Fedora site are rpms. I don't want to > take the chance that these may get installed over my existing system. > > I want to download or copy the kernel to a new user I have created for > this purpose. I want to do it in such a way that this new downloaded or > copied kernel has no chance of interfering with my existing system. > > What libraries do I have to make sure that I also get for this purpose? > > I don't think I need in depth details, but pointers to the locations of > the various Fedora binaries and sources would be helpful. > > Any experienced advice that helps me get off on the right foot safely > would be gratefully appreciated. > > -- > Regards Bill > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > Hi Bill, I am not what you want (no experience kernel building) but no one has stepped up to the plate for you so I will try, I share your interest! I think the only "safe" environment to learn kernel building is a cheap machine. I think I would learn the basics on a simpler machine (i586 or 686?). You can often get these free or cheap if you look around. I have downloaded the development packages through add/remove software. I know that does not "create" anything and gives me a place to look at documentation and make files. I have also downloaded git, KVM, and qemu from the package manager. Other than that, I am reading from these links: # Dated tutorial on what you want to do I think http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_fedora?topic=306338 # Includes lots of resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel # The classic site for Kernel Newbie http://kernelnewbies.org/ # Base site http://www.kernel.org/ # Free Downlodable Book by Kroah (kinda hard to use) http://www.kroah.com/lkn/ #git tutorial http://linux.yyz.us/git-howto.html # Ubuntu environment but looks to be a good tutorial http://www.howtoforge.com/using-kvm-on-ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon # A KVM wiki and documentation http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/HOWTO http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/Documents Have Fun! Tod
