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slackbook:linux_kernel [2012/09/17 03:39 (UTC)] – [Compiling A Kernel and Why to do So] Aded original text and formatting mfillpotslackbook:linux_kernel [2014/11/05 02:25 (UTC)] (current) – [Compiling A Kernel and Why to do So] nocturnal.slacker
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 However, some users may need to compile a kernel. If your computer However, some users may need to compile a kernel. If your computer
 contains bleeding edge hardware, a newer kernel may offer improved contains bleeding edge hardware, a newer kernel may offer improved
-support. Sometimes a kernel patch my be available that corrects a+support. Sometimes a kernel patch may be available that corrects a
 problem you are experiencing. In these cases a kernel compile is problem you are experiencing. In these cases a kernel compile is
 probably warranted. Users who simply want the latest and greatest probably warranted. Users who simply want the latest and greatest
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-Here you can see that I the new kernel I am compiling has added support+Here you can see that the new kernel I am compiling has added support
 for a new filesystem: ext4. //oldconfig// has gone through my for a new filesystem: ext4. //oldconfig// has gone through my
 original configuration, kept all the old options exactly as they were original configuration, kept all the old options exactly as they were
 set, and prompted me on what to do with new options. Typically it is set, and prompted me on what to do with new options. Typically it is
-save to choose the default option, but you may wish change this.+safe to choose the default option, but you may wish change this.
 //oldconfig// is a very handy tool for presenting you with only //oldconfig// is a very handy tool for presenting you with only
 new configuration options, making it ideal for users who simply have to new configuration options, making it ideal for users who simply have to

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