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.
--
Once you have their hardware. Never give it back.
(The First Rule of Hardware Acquisition)
Sam Flory <sflory(a)rackable.com>