Burning a kernel

[Brian Chadwick]

Ric Moore wrote:
> Can one roll a kernel using the vanilla kernel rpm? I know you would
> need kernel-devel and possibly headers, but can it be done? I tried
> giving it a go, as the i686 kernel seems to be rolled with intel and I
> want to get all the gusto I can as I have an AMD-64 chip. Which, from
> what I'm seeming, is not checked off in the Fedora stock build. 
>
> No, I'm not touching anything else as I'm plain afraid to do so. Got
> plenty of time for it to build 100 modules I'll never need. :) There
> used to be a HOW-TO at fedora.redhat.com, but damned if I can find it.
> Ric
>
>   
Fedora rolls a lot more functionality into the kernel than the standard 
vanilla kernel. If you use a vanilla kernel, some things might not work 
as expected. I suggest using the Fedora supplied kernel. Even though its 
i686 and not AMD, I am sure you wont notice any perceptible difference 
in speed. You might find a difference with performance measurement software.

I dont bother compiling for my specific processor anymore .... thats 
just my 2 cents.