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howtos:slackware:kernel_huge_for_generic [2020/01/02 18:43 (UTC)] – created slackjeffhowtos:slackware:kernel_huge_for_generic [2020/11/07 15:53 (UTC)] – added additional tip for automated execution of mkinitrd_command_generator.sh peter
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 ====== How to switch from Kernel Huge to Generic? ====== ====== How to switch from Kernel Huge to Generic? ======
  
-At the end of this recipe the user will be able to switch from Kernel huge to Kernel Generic on Slackware, and enjoy its benefits. +At the end of this recipe the user will be able to switch from Kernel Huge to Kernel Generic on Slackware, and enjoy its benefits. 
-You may be wondering what benefit to realize is exchange. The benefits of switching from Huge to Generic are:+You may be wondering what benefit you get from this change. The benefits of switching from Huge to Generic are:
  
   * More fluidity and faster boot, due to Generic loading only the modules your machine needs.   * More fluidity and faster boot, due to Generic loading only the modules your machine needs.
   * The modules are not embedded, thus giving better flexibility.   * The modules are not embedded, thus giving better flexibility.
  
-So what is Kernel Huge for? Simple, because it has huge support for many drivers, it is ideal for use in installing the system. Thus allowing to reach a larger number of machines.+So what is Kernel Huge for? Simple, because it has huge support for many drivers, it is ideal for use in installing the system. Thus allowing to support a larger number of machine types.
 After installation Huge is no longer needed, which is why we should make the switch. After installation Huge is no longer needed, which is why we should make the switch.
  
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 Login as root, every process will be done by the superuser, after that we will execute the command 'mkinitrd_command_generator.sh' which is present in ///usr/share/mkinitrd// Login as root, every process will be done by the superuser, after that we will execute the command 'mkinitrd_command_generator.sh' which is present in ///usr/share/mkinitrd//
  
-**<code> +<code> 
-/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh**+/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh
 </code> </code>
  
-The output will be from the mkinitrd command with the modules necessary for the operation of your machine. Example:+The output will be an example''mkinitrd'' command-line with the all the modules necessary for booting your machine. Example:
  
 <code> <code>
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 </code> </code>
  
-Copy the entire line where it starts with the command 'mkinitrd -c -k ....' and right after that paste it into your terminal. The mkinitrd command will be executed and will have output in this format:+Copy the entire line where it starts with the command '''mkinitrd -c -k ...''' and right after that paste it into your terminal. The ''mkinitrd'' command will be executed and will have output in this format:
  
 <code> <code>
-**mkinitrd -c -k 4.4.172 -f ext4 -r /dev/sda1 -m usb-storage:ehci-hcd:ehci-pci:xhci-pci:ohci-pci:xhci-hcd:uhci-hcd:hid:\ usbhid:i2c-hid:hid_generic:hid-cherry:hid-logitech:hid-logitech-dj:\ hid-logitech-hidpp:hid-lenovo:hid-microsoft:hid_multitouch:jbd2:mbcache:\ ext4 -u -o /boot/initrd.gz**+mkinitrd -c -k 4.4.172 -f ext4 -r /dev/sda1 -m usb-storage:ehci-hcd:ehci-pci:xhci-pci:ohci-pci:xhci-hcd:uhci-hcd:hid:\ usbhid:i2c-hid:hid_generic:hid-cherry:hid-logitech:hid-logitech-dj:\ hid-logitech-hidpp:hid-lenovo:hid-microsoft:hid_multitouch:jbd2:mbcache:\ ext4 -u -o /boot/initrd.gz
  
 OK: /lib/modules/4.4.172/kernel/drivers/usb/storage/usb-storage.ko added. OK: /lib/modules/4.4.172/kernel/drivers/usb/storage/usb-storage.ko added.
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 </code> </code>
  
-After that we will enter in lilo the information needed for Kernel Generic to be able to load, you can do this manually or you can simply run the command: '/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh' with the -l option then pass the full path to the location of vmlinuz-generic.+<note tip>Tip: the following command will automatically execute the ''mkinitrd'' commandline so that you do not have to copy and paste it yourself:\\ 
 +<code>$(/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh -r)</code>\\ 
 +This is useful to execute the command within a script where you can also pass additional parameters such as the partition UUID and a specific file name for initrd.gz:\\ 
 +<code>$(/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh --run /boot/vmlinuz-generic-4.4.172 -a "-o /boot/initrd_specific_file_name.gz -r "UUID=25a4dafe-bbf2-413f-a60c-8c38efc0a122"")</code>\\ 
 +In the note above replace the kernel number, the UUID 32 digits hexadecimal number and the initrd filename based on what you have on you system.</note> 
 + 
 +After that we will enter in lilo the information needed for Kernel Generic to be able to load, you can do this manually or you can simply run the command: '''/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh''' with the "-loption then pass the full path to the location of vmlinuz-generic.
  
 <code> <code>
-**/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh -l \ /boot/vmlinuz-generic-4.4.172** +/usr/share/mkinitrd/mkinitrd_command_generator.sh -l \ /boot/vmlinuz-generic-4.4.172
-</code>+
  
-<code> 
 image = /boot/vmlinuz-generic-4.4.172 image = /boot/vmlinuz-generic-4.4.172
   initrd = /boot/initrd.gz   initrd = /boot/initrd.gz
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 </code> </code>
  
-Now let's add the information in lilo.conf present in: /etc/lilo.conf Add the information in the last line lilo.conf It is extremely important that you do NOT delete the Kernel Huge call, always leave it in case of tragedy with your system. . This for a possible rescue.+Now let's add this information to "/etc/lilo.conf"Add the block of text above (starting with "image =") at the end of lilo.confIt is extremely important that you do NOT delete the Kernel Huge call, always leave it in case of tragedy with your system. . This for a possible rescue.
  
-Change the label to a better name like KGeneric or something, this label is responsible for appearing on the Lilo screen. With a better name it is easier for you to identify him. After you have done the whole process run lilo for the new settings to be loaded:+Change the label to a better name like "Generic" or something. This label will be appearing on the Lilo screen. With a better name it is easier for you to identify your new boot selection. After you have done the whole process you need to run '''lilo''' for the new configuration to be saved:
  
 <code> <code>
-**lilo**+lilo
  
 Warning: LBA32 addressing assumed Warning: LBA32 addressing assumed
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