[HOW TO] Compile and Deploy a Kernel

[doomboss]

Oh i have more question Is there a way to open the kernel code on my computer? I want to compare the code with other devices.

Also, all the code needs to type in the tablet by using the terminal emulator on my tablet right?

I am a total noob about building kernel, so i might have more questions later on

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[FloRider]

Oh i have more question Is there a way to open the kernel code on my computer? I want to compare the code with other devices.

Also, all the code needs to type in the tablet by using the terminal emulator on my tablet right?

I am a total noob about building kernel, so i might have more questions later on

You're going to need Linux. The guide focuses on Ubuntu (and its derivatives), but of course you can compile the code with any Linux box. It's very simple -- just a few 'make' (build) commands. The source is text, so that can be opened with any editor or IDE. The source is packaged in a tar file, I believe, which can be extracted with commands that should be standard with the Linux distros. It sounds like you don't have a Linux machine though. That's no problem -- I run Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu) in a virtual machine on my Windows box with software called VMware Player. It's all very easy to setup and use.

Take a look at this page: Linux Mint on VirtualBox?Linux Mint on VMWare?Best Run Linux on Windows Tutorial. The important part starts at Running Linux on Windows and ends with Linux Mint on VirtualBox. It's a piece of cake -- trust me. Write back and let me know where you stand and any and all questions you have. PS This is how I got started, maybe just two months or so ago.

[vampirefo.]

any word on jb kernel source?

[FloRider]

any word on jb kernel source?

Last I heard (I think on the 14th), it should be about ready. I'll send another message.

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[vampirefo.]

Last I heard (I think on the 14th), it should be about ready. I'll send another message.

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Sounds good, perhaps when the source is released more people might show an interest in kernel building.

[doomboss]

You're going to need Linux. The guide focuses on Ubuntu (and its derivatives), but of course you can compile the code with any Linux box. It's very simple -- just a few 'make' (build) commands. The source is text, so that can be opened with any editor or IDE. The source is packaged in a tar file, I believe, which can be extracted with commands that should be standard with the Linux distros. It sounds like you don't have a Linux machine though. That's no problem -- I run Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu) in a virtual machine on my Windows box with software called VMware Player. It's all very easy to setup and use.

Take a look at this page: Linux Mint on VirtualBox?Linux Mint on VMWare?Best Run Linux on Windows Tutorial. The important part starts at Running Linux on Windows and ends with Linux Mint on VirtualBox. It's a piece of cake -- trust me. Write back and let me know where you stand and any and all questions you have. PS This is how I got started, maybe just two months or so ago.

I hope my school network does not consider the link as illegal download link... Finally have some free time to discover it

Ohh by the way, when i was trying to download the Linux Mint, there are a few options though. Is it matter for which one i choose? (For example linuxmint-14.1-mate-dvd-32bit.iso and linuxmint-14.1-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso)

[FloRider]

I hope my school network does not consider the link as illegal download link... Finally have some free time to discover it

Ohh by the way, when i was trying to download the Linux Mint, there are a few options though. Is it matter for which one i choose? (For example linuxmint-14.1-mate-dvd-32bit.iso and linuxmint-14.1-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso)

Those are the front-ends. I use Cinnamon and like it, but don't have much to compare it to. By the way, try to reserve 30-40gb for your partition if possible. You're going to hate life if you run out of space -- I don't think you can enlarge the partition. I think you can add another partition, but I wouldn't bet on it.

PS Nothing illegal about downloading Linux(!), and VMware Player is free.

[doomboss]

Those are the front-ends. I use Cinnamon and like it, but don't have much to compare it to. By the way, try to reserve 30-40gb for your partition if possible. You're going to hate life if you run out of space -- I don't think you can enlarge the partition. I think you can add another partition, but I wouldn't bet on it.

PS Nothing illegal about downloading Linux(!), and VMware Player is free.

Alright i finally ended up installing Ubuntu because i have the ISO file and used it before I have 30gb partition exclusively for my Ubuntu system and hopefully its enough XD So i just need to follow your instruction on the Terminal right? Do i need to install something else? Sorry that i just keep asking you

Question again: what do you mean by Open a terminal in /A2109N_GPL_kernel_570 and type??

[FloRider]

Alright i finally ended up installing Ubuntu because i have the ISO file and used it before I have 30gb partition exclusively for my Ubuntu system and hopefully its enough XD So i just need to follow your instruction on the Terminal right? Do i need to install something else? Sorry that i just keep asking you

Question again: what do you mean by Open a terminal in /A2109N_GPL_kernel_570 and type??

Oh, I usually navigate to a directory with the file explorer and open a terminal window from there. Basically, you need to type commands in whichever directory I specify. I'm not a Linux guy, so I'm sorry if I'm using the wrong terminology. Just navigate to that directory with a command-line interface (terminal window) and type the commands.

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[doomboss]

Oh, I usually navigate to a directory with the file explorer and open a terminal window from there. Basically, you need to type commands in whichever directory I specify. I'm not a Linux guy, so I'm sorry if I'm using the wrong terminology. Just navigate to that directory with a command-line interface (terminal window) and type the commands.

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Ahh i figured out how to do it now. Actually I just need to navigate into the file direction. so I typed in "cd /home/(your username)/Development/A2109N_GPL_kernel_570" for the direction, and then just type in those code that you provides


Oh also, how come when i type "make oldconfig", there are a lot of question showing up about the kernel? Is that supposed to happen?? Or it should be blank and then i can enter the next statement which is "make -j5"?