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Howto Compile and Install Linux Kernel

3.8 / 3.0 in Ubuntu 12.10, 12.04, 11.10,
11.04 and 10.04
Updated by Manivannan on Apr 22, 2013 in How To Install | 65 comments
Here in this post I will explain how to compile and install Linux Kernel 3.0 and
Linux Kernel 3.x in Ubuntu. Linux Kernel 3.8.8 is the latest stable release and
you can download it from kernel.org. If you are new to Linux then I strongly
recommend you try with Linux Kernel 3.0 and you can later patch it with Linux
Kernel 3.8.8. If you dont like to compile the kernel, then you can directly install
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the debian packages Click Here.

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Update: Follow the same steps to compile and install the Linux Kernel 3.8.8
/ 3.7 / 3.6 / 3.4 / 3.2 / 3.0.x in your system.

Dependencies
To compile Linux Kernel the following are required to be installed.
gcc latest version,
ncurses development package and
system packages should be up-to date

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To install the dependencies run the following commands in terminal and type
the password for the user, when prompted.

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For gcc
sudo apt-get install gcc
For ncurses development package
sudo apt-get install libncurses5-dev
After installing the above packages then update your system by running the
following command
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

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Now download the Linux Kernel 3.0 from kernel.org or by using the below
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just replace the name linux-3.0 with linux 3.8.3 / linux-3.7 / linux-3.4.6 /
linux-3.3 / linux-3.2 / linux-3.1 / linux-3.0.x in all commands below.

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wget http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.0/linux-3.0.tar.bz2
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Once the download complete move to the directory where you

have downloaded the kernel package linux-3.0.tar.bz2. Now extract the tar
file to the location /usr/src/.
To move to the directory, for example if the downloaded package is in your
Downloads directory. Use the below command.

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the commands one by one and type the password for the user, when
prompted.

To Configure
sudo make menuconfig
The above command is used to configure the Linux kernel. Once you execute
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sudo tar -xvf linux-3.0.tar.bz2 -C /usr/src/

Now move to the directory where the extracted file is, or copy and paste the
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the command, you will get a pop up window with the list of menus and you can
select the items for the new configuration. If your unfamiliar with the
configuration just check for the file systems menu and check whether ext4 is
chosen or not, if not select it and save the configuration. Check the screen shot
below for menuconfig.

If you like to have your existing configuration then run the below command.
sudo make oldconfig
There are other alternate configuration commands are available and you can
find them in README file under linux-3.0 directory.

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To Compile
sudo make
The above command is used to compile the Linux Kernel. It will take some time
to complete it, approximately 40 min to 50 min it depends on your system
configuration.

To Install
sudo make modules_install install
The above command will install the Linux Kernel 3.0 into your system. It will
create some files under /boot/ directory and it will automatically make a entry
in your grub.cfg. Check whether it made correct entry and check for the files it
created.
The files under /boot/ directory are,
System.map-3.0.0
vmlinuz-3.0.0
initrd.img-3.0.0
config-3.0.0

If you unable to find the initrd.img-3.0.0 file then create it. Run the below
command to create it.
sudo update-initramfs -u -k 3.0.0

Update
If the above command unable to update / generate the initramfs then run the
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following command to create new initramfs.

sudo update-initramfs -c -k 3.0.0
Your grub.cfg file should be like the screen shots(example) below if not edit it.
For Linux Kernel 3.0

For Linux Kernel 3.0.1

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To modify the grub.cfg under /boot/grub/ directory. Open the file using
below command.
sudo gedit /boot/grub/grub.cfg
After modifying your grub.cfg, update your grub by running the following
command.
sudo update-grub
Restart your system by default it will boot in Ubuntu 3.0.0, you can able to see
while booting. To check after booting open a terminal and type uname -r.
Check the screen shot below.

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a year ago

The upgrade worked (with Ubuntu 10.04, to kernel 3.6.2), and my microphone works
again, which was my primary goal.
However, the apt repositories I have now seem obsolete. Any suggestions on how to
configure apt to get updates to the kernel, headers, and drivers?
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S habbir

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6 months ago

will that work for linux kernel 3.2.0 ???

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John Ros e

a year ago

After installing kernel 3.0 on Ubuntu Lucid, touchpad does not work on Acer V5 laptop. Any

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After installing kernel 3.0 on Ubuntu Lucid, touchpad does not work on Acer V5 laptop. Any
ideas?
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John Ros e

a year ago

I have a Sandy Bridge graphics card. Instead of the boot splash screen, I get a blank
screen. Any ideas on how to fix?
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TU Y UQIA N

a year ago

Thx a lot! It helps me so much

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Y OO

a year ago

thank you so much

i succeed the kernel update with this thread, thank you
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jit en

a year ago

hey i got a error like not have enough space can you tell how it can be solve?
{standard input}: Assembler messages:
{standard input}: Fatal error: can't write net/netfilter/.tmp_xt_TCPMSS.o: No space left on
device
{standard input}: Fatal error: can't close net/netfilter/.tmp_xt_TCPMSS.o: No space left on
device
make[2]: *** [net/netfilter/xt_TCPMSS.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [net/netfilter] Error 2
make: *** [net] Error 2
jayesh@ubuntu:/usr/src/linux-3.0$ sudo make modules_install install
[sudo] password for jayesh:
cp: cannot stat `/usr/src/linux-3.0/modules.builtin': No such file or directory
make: *** [_modinst_] Error 1
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make: *** [_modinst_] Error 1

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A s hfaq s haik h

a year ago

Well I went for compilation of Kernel 3.5.1 for Debian (LMDE) all the steps I followed as
per your instructions. Although it took 2 hrs for the entire process it was completed with
errors of DKMS Like:
dkms.conf: Error! No 'BUILT_MODULE_NAME' directive specified for record #0.
> Error! Bad conf file.
> File:
> does not represent a valid dkms.conf file.
Well I went ahead ignoring this, as the four set of files were in place and after updategrub, even the header were in place.
But.. When I booted, the 'X" won't come up! instead the text mode asking me to log in
came, and a pop up indicating the X server.xorg need to be in place, even the latest nvidia
driver I tried to install via sh command, wont install after the acceptance screen. Help me
out I will not sit comfortably unless I boot with this latest kernel !!
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S hrey as

Ashfaq shaikh a year ago

Hi Ashfaq,
What exactly happens after the acceptance screen while installing the Nvidia
drivers? Error message ?
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S andy

a year ago

Thanks Mani for such nice and clear steps to build and install the kernel image. I have
done it first time on my Ubuntu 12.04 LTS running with 3.2.0.23 and upgraded to 3.4.6
successfully.
I had only one issue as: __modver_version_show undefined error when building linux
kernel 3.0.4 version. And this was resolved just updating the CONFIG_RTS5139=m to
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kernel 3.0.4 version. And this was resolved just updating the CONFIG_RTS5139=m to
CONFIG_RTS5139=n followed by re-compilation.

After the install command, all the four files above have been successfullly created under
/boot/ and I need not had to do it manually.
Thanks
Sandy
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S amir

a year ago

Hi,
I am done with the installation of the latest kernel. Now I have to install CILK but since on
extracting the package it doesn't contain the configure file I cant make and then install it.
Im new to linux so can you please guide me. I know im posting this at the wrong place but
im completely stuck.
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S amir

Samir a year ago

I have read the README but couldnt get what is said in it

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Rupes h K P

2 years ago

I have installed ubuntu 11.04 on my system.

After this when I used to give uname -r it showed me kernel version as 2.6.38.
Now I had downloaded kernel 2.6.34.12 from kernel.org and installed it using the steps
above.
make
make modules
make modules_install
make install
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This created files:

System.map-2.6.34.12
vmlinuz-2.6.34.12
config-2.6.34.12
In /lib/modules also I can see the new kernel 2.6.34.12 folder.
Next to create initrd.img I fired:
update-initramfs -c -k 2.6.34.12
Then I checked the grub.cfg and it showed me an entry for 2.6.34.12.
Next I updated grub:
update-grub
But after reboot uname -r still shows me the previous version 2.6.38.
What is the issue and why new kernel version is not installed?
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Manivannan

Rupesh KP 2 years ago

Hi Rupesh,
Your current kernel is newest and stable one, May I know why you are trying to
downgrade the kernel by compiling the oldest version? you can try the compilation
on latest Linux kernel.
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S t efano

2 years ago

After compiling and installing, the freshly compiled kernel doesn't seem to find the device
(with correct UUID, same as used on precompiled kernels) and the system drops a
shell... Any idea?
TIA,
Stefano
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Stefano
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Confus er

2 years ago

Thanks
My linux mint kernel upgraded to 3.3.5
but when i restart it, I cant use Graphic Interface, it automatically show terminal interface, i
had used ctrl+alt+f7 for switch to GUI, but it just showed yellow strip on the screen
what must i do? please help me..
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Ros han

2 years ago

I get this error

roshan@roshan-Studio-1558:/usr/src/linux-3.4$ sudo make menuconfig
[sudo] password for roshan:
HOSTCC scripts/basic/fixdep
/bin/sh: 1: gcc: not found
make[1]: *** [scripts/basic/fixdep] Error 127
make: *** [scripts_basic] Error 2
How to correct this ?
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buc k y

2 years ago

Hi I did kernel upgrade to 3.0.0 but at boot I get error msg saying "MDIO-GPIO" already
registered. The system hangs and falls back to command line and no graphics. I'm using
ubuntu 10.10. and old kernel 2.6.35.32
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roc k alt ernat ivo

2 years ago

I tried to compile 3.3.2 and i got this error :

OBJCOPY arch/x86/boot/vmlinux.bin
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OBJCOPY arch/x86/boot/vmlinux.bin
BUILD arch/x86/boot/bzImage
Setup is 16800 bytes (padded to 16896 bytes).
System is 4599 kB
CRC 569f109b
Kernel: arch/x86/boot/bzImage is ready (#2)
Building modules, stage 2.
MODPOST 3268 modules
ERROR: "__modver_version_show" [drivers/staging/rts5139/rts5139.ko] undefined!
WARNING: modpost: Found 4 section mismatch(es).
To see full details build your kernel with:
'make CONFIG_DEBUG_SECTION_MISMATCH=y'
make[1]: *** [__modpost] Error 1
make: *** [modules] Error 2
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lz y ers t e

rockalternativo a year ago

A solution to rts5139 error:

discard rts5139 module when doing 'make menuconfig'.
Device drivers --Staging drivers-Realtek RTS5139 USB card reader support
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B ez han

2 years ago

Hi,why im trying to use "apt update -grub " it's not working in command line
plz help wt the problem,,,,my linux MINT so i got problem with GRUB n i delete the ubuntu
grub 1.9 wanna update MINT grub
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paijo

2 years ago

Thank you very much, it works now for me.

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Thank you very much, it works now for me.

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s at his h

paijo 2 years ago

how i am having ubuntu 11.10 .. for study purpose i want to learn abt kernel
compilation. I want to know how to edit the grub that i can able to choose my
kernel. Previously i used slackware where i edited lilo to make it work.
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Numb

2 years ago

hi
i have a problem
the initrd.img-3.2.9 does not existed
i do all the job successfully but i can not create it
help me please
i use kernel 3.2.9 libre
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Manivannan

Numb 2 years ago

Hi Numb,
Use this command "sudo update-initramfs -c -k 3.2.9" to create it.
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t ilak

2 years ago

thanks for the wonderful detailed explanation. this went flawless. i just upgraded my kernel
from 3.0.14 to 3.2.1 on ubuntu 11.10
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gvk 51

2 years ago

Hey iam trying to build 2.6.35 in ubuntu 11.10 64 bit, and iam messed up with following
errors
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include/linux/irq.h: In function alloc_desc_masks:

include/linux/irq.h:442:8: warning: variable gfp set but not used [-Wunused-but-setvariable]
AS arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.o
/tmp/ccSpnDT7.s: Assembler messages:
/tmp/ccSpnDT7.s: Error: .size expression for do_hypervisor_callback does not evaluate
to a constant
make[2]: *** [arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.o] Error 1
make[1]: *** [arch/x86/kernel] Error 2
make: *** [arch/x86] Error 2
gajjela@gajjela-Dell-System-Inspiron-N411Z:/usr/src/linux-2.6.35$
Any help please....!
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Julian Melendez

2 years ago

Your tutorial has been fully followed with GREATTTTTTT !!! Results usin mythbuntu
11.10 v ...
Thanks a lot
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k as hy ap

2 years ago

I have got the same error as bhavin has got., I am trying to upgrade kernel on a vm
machine (Xenserver)
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Manivannan

kashyap 2 years ago

Hi guys,
I have not yet tried in vm machines. I will try to check your errors and will get back
to you on asap.
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2 years ago

Hi, I want to get the option of booting to one of the desired kernels e.g 2.6 or 3.1 during
startup , not something default . The steps above directly took me to 3.1.5 without any
chance of rebooting to another kernel . Is there a way to attach that option .
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Manivannan

Motiur 2 years ago

Hi Motiur,
Modify your grub and make entry for other kernel(2.6), then set timeout=10.
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bhavin

2 years ago

Hi,
I'm using this method to compile kernel 3.1.2 and getting following error.
Please help me out from this trouble. And let me know what is missing for compiling(for
make command).
Here is error code.
"samples/hidraw/hid-example.c:49: warning: unused variable info
samples/hidraw/hid-example.c:48: warning: unused variable rpt_desc
samples/hidraw/hid-example.c: In function bus_str:
samples/hidraw/hid-example.c:171: error: BUS_VIRTUAL undeclared (first use in this
function)
make[2]: *** [samples/hidraw/hid-example] Error 1
make[1]: *** [samples/hidraw] Error 2
make: *** [vmlinux] Error 2
"
thanks & regards,
bhavin
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bhavin
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rh15c

2 years ago

fiuuhhh....got problem while running make, am using ubuntu 10.04 kern 2.6.32, want to
upgrade to kern 3.0, i found error while running make and can't solve it, would you please
help me? thanks...
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Manivannan

rh15c 2 years ago

Hi rh15c,
What error you got while running make?? paste the error here...
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DeMus

2 years ago

Hi,
Can somebody explain to me if there are differences, and if so which, between installing a
pre-compiled kernel and compile one with the above mentioned instructions?
I have installed kernels before but always the pre-compiled ones. Now I just wonder will it
make a difference?
Who can help me with this question?
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JA I s A THIS H

DeMus 2 years ago

Hi,
There is difference between pre-compiled kernel and customised kernel.
In Case of customised kernels,
the kernel can be customised to work for specific hardware and user needs.
for e.g you don't want someone to access the NTFS partition on linux machine..
Then u can uncheck the NTFS support while customising the kernel.

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Then u can uncheck the NTFS support while customising the kernel.
Then when booted using customised kernel it cannot mount NTFS...

By this way customised kernels help in adding drivers for printers, Lan ports etc.
for the latest ones which are not supported by pre-compiled kernels..
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hey

2 years ago

DO NOT EDIT /BOOT/GRUB/GRUB.CFG BY HAND. Instead, do:

grub-mkconfig > /boot/grub/grub.cfg
as root.
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E rwin

2 years ago

I updated the kernel to 3.0.4 in accordance to the description

But this didn't solve the problem with the Cinergy T Stick Black.
I tried to pick up the installtion process again, but now I get
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~/rtl2832u-new-3.0$ make
make -C /usr/src/linux-headers-`uname -r` SUBDIRS=/home/ubuntu/rtl2832u-new-3.0
modules
make: *** /usr/src/linux-headers-3.0.4: Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden. Schluss.
make: *** [default] Fehler 2
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~/rtl2832u-new-3.0$
which is correct because I also see :
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~/rtl2832u-new-3.0$ ls /usr/src
linux-3.0.4 linux-headers-3.0.0-12 linux-headers-3.0.0-12-generic
> I now tried to get the ...headers-3.0.4 files
>> But the following didn't help either
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-`uname -r`

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ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-`uname -r`

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Erwin 2 years ago

Hi Erwin,
I am not clear about this errors, Here you are building a new kernel, If you just want
to update the kernel to new one (3.1/3.0.4) then you can follow this guide
www.howopensource.com/.
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Manivannan 2 years ago

Or if you want to install the linux-header-3.0.4, you can download it and

install the same way from the above link..
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Manivannan 2 years ago

Thank you very much, it works now for me. I had missed the above
link.
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gos ia

2 years ago

Great tutorial. Had problems with kernel for the last few days. Its really helpful for
beginner. Thank you
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gosia 2 years ago

Hi Gosia,
Thanks and Welcome to HowOpenSource :)
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gosia 2 years ago

Hello, according to the dscription, I installed kernel 3.0.4 for ubuntu 11.10
No problems with startup, but I need to have :
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-`uname -r`
Paketlisten werden gelesen... Fertig
Abhngigkeitsbaum wird aufgebaut
Status-Informationen einlesen... Fertig
E: Paket linux-headers-3.0.4 kann nicht gefunden werden
E: Mittels regulrem Ausdruck linux-headers-3.0.4 konnte kein Paket gefunden
werden
> linux-headers-3.04 is not available :-(
and I also see only :
ubuntu@ubuntu-Aspire-5000:~/rtl2832u-new-3.0$ ls /usr/src
linux-3.0.4 linux-headers-3.0.0-12 linux-headers-3.0.0-12-generic
any idea ?
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Das t agir

2 years ago

i did according to ur way. I in grub menu i am missing linux-3.0. and in my

/etc/defualt/grub there is no grub. and in /boot/ i found grub.cfg, menu.lst and menu.lst~.
what should i do
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Dastagir 2 years ago

Hi Dastagir,
Make a menuentry in your grub.cfg file. The menuentry should be like the screen
shots which i have given under "update-initramfs" step.
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Manivannan 2 years ago

thanks Manivanna. It worked. keep going this good work pls

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Manivannan 2 years ago

thanks for ur quick reply. Very good guy. But u said if i unable to find
initrd.img-3.0.0 in /boot directory. then i should run sudo update-initramfs -u
-k 3.0.0. i found them when i ran sudo make modules_install install. so i
didn't run sudo update-initramfs -u -k 3.0.0. Though i found all four things
under /boot directory i am still missing grub in /etc/default directory. and
one more thing. i wanna do kernel programming. what are the procedures
or steps. thanks again. god bless u
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B en

2 years ago

Hi:
I tried this, but how do I get /usr/lib/firmware/3.0.0 file.
In my last step sudo updatre initrm, it gives errors saying missing firmware.
I hope you are still reading the blog!
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