Maynard Kuona wrote:
Not the binary kernel. I was referring to kernel source only, so that those who felt so inclined could compile it themselves. We could then make use of the spec file that Redhat uses to make its own kernel rpms, if they are compatible. Like recently, the kernel.org kernels will not build because of how Redhat split rpm into rpm and rpmbuild.
You can't be serious this is an easy fix.
So if you could provide stock kernels, unsupported though, even for download, it would really be appreciated. The thing is that if they build at Redhat, then there should be less trouble building in the users' hands.
Downloading and building your own kernel isn't that hard. Making it easy isn't in anyone's best interests. If you can't figure out how to compile the kernel. Dare I say you shouldn't be compiling your own kernel.
I think I should mention again that I was not intending for Redhat to ship a stock kernel binary, as users might install this and end up with real big problems.
Even worse problems occur when people compile their own kernel with silly configs. With a compiled binary at least you get a vga console, ext2 support, and the like.