From: Tzafrir Cohen (tzafrir_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Tue 09 Mar 2004 - 19:46:50 IST
On Tue, Mar 09, 2004 at 03:37:18PM +0200, David Sapir wrote:
> Hi Gilad,
>
> Thanks for your answer.
> I found the config files you mentioned.
> I will try to just enable encryption compilation.
> I would also like to state that it is the first time I'm trying to compile
> the kernel, so forgive me if my questions seem stupid or obvious.
>
> Q1:
> How do I know which of the config files were used to compile my kernel (the
> original distro kernel)?
See /boot/config-*
(Now why won't RH apply the /proc/config.gz patch ?)
>
> Q2:
> After copying the right config file, when running 'make menuconfig' do I
> get the correct params as set in the selected config file?
Yes
>
> Q3:
> Does running 'make mrproper' delete the config file?
Yes
>
> Q4:
> Is is important if I compile the encryption as a module or into the kernel?
If your encrypted FS is the root FS then you'll need it built-in. If
not: you probably don't need it compiled it.
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