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Jakub

I’m Jakub :-)

I’m a 15-year-old from Germany’s beautiful Wuppertal who often tinkers with computers, whether it’s Linux, Windows, MacOS, or other operating systems, but I spend most of my time on Linux. To get to the Legal or Technology I use in everyday life, click here!

How to compile the Linux kernel?

Why? You probably want to compile the Linux kernel yourself. There are several reasons, including: Better performance* (* = depends on configuration and hardware) More options/flexibility More control over your system Newer kernel version Whatever your reason, here’s a guide on how to compile the Linux kernel! Prerequisites & Preparation First of all, you need to prepare your system and YOURSELF. For your system, you simply need to install essential libraries and programs. Their exact names vary depending on the distribution you’re compiling on. For you, take a deep breath, a little patience (especially with weak hardware), and a bit more time than you think you need. By the way, this tutorial applies mostly to Debian (testing); everything else has a bit more of an gamble, to me. ;-) ...

Test

Test 1, 2, 3, 4. Blog looks like, it actually functions now, in Multilanguage mode! :-) By the way, after this very first “Test” Blog-post the real gems will comeout. ;-)

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