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diff --git a/chapter08/kernel-inst.xml b/chapter08/kernel-inst.xml index 00f6c23b1..5ef8dc406 100644 --- a/chapter08/kernel-inst.xml +++ b/chapter08/kernel-inst.xml @@ -26,9 +26,12 @@ in some situations. See the <filename>README</filename> file for more information.</para> <para>If you wish, you may skip kernel configuration by simply copying the -kernel config file, <filename>.config</filename>, from your host system to the -<filename class="directory">$LFS/usr/src/linux-&kernel-version;</filename> -directory.</para> +kernel config file, <filename>.config</filename>, from your host system +(assuming it is available) to the unpacked +<filename class="directory">linux-&kernel-version;</filename> directory. +However, we don't recommend this option. You're much better off exploring all +the configuration menus and creating your own kernel configuration from +scratch.</para> <para>For POSIX shared memory support, ensure that the kernel config option "Virtual memory file system support" is enabled. It resides within the "File @@ -49,8 +52,8 @@ systems" menu and is normally enabled by default.</para> <para>If you intend to use kernel modules, you will need an <filename>/etc/modules.conf</filename> file. Information pertaining to modules and to kernel configuration in general may be found in the -kernel documentation, which is stored stored in -<filename>/usr/src/linux-&kernel-version;/Documentation</filename>. The +kernel documentation, which is found in the +<filename>linux-&kernel-version;/Documentation</filename> directory. The modules.conf man page and the kernel HOWTO at <ulink url="&tldp-root;HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html"/> may also be of interest to you.</para> |