[linux-audio-user] kernel packages - Debian

The Other sstubbs at shout.net
Sat Aug 19 12:22:18 EDT 2006


On Friday 18 August 2006 3:12 pm, Josh Lawrence wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Quick question:  can I use deb packages of custom kernels built on
> my main desktop machine on my laptop?  Both machines are
> Intel-based machines, but my laptop is much slower, and building a
> kernel will take much, much longer.

Sure, why not.   Same concept as cross-compiling.

Select the kernel options with your laptop capabilites in mind and 
build the kernel on the Debian desktop.  Then get the packages to 
your laptop and install with Debian on the laptop.

Best Regards,
Stephen.



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