So, you’ve decided to try out this thing you heard others talk about, called ‘compiling a custom kernel’. If you are trying this as a hobby, or because you want to learn a new skill, very well – read on.
However, before we start, we will try to explain situations when this need arises and how to deal with it. Note that this is an extensive subject which needs much more in terms of space than we will provide here. You will learn the basics, what you need, what to do and what you’ll achieve.
For more info, as usual, Google is your friend; also , the documentation resident in the kernel source tree will answer lots of questions. So, let’s start with the beginning, with a last note : if need arises, we will publish more articles related to kernel compiling pertaining to other distros.