Chapter 15. Rebuilding the Linux Kernel

Once you have installed Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Fedora Core, you may want to reconfigure and rebuild the Linux kernel. Red Hat comes with a prebuilt kernel that simplifies the installation process. This kernel may not be properly configured for all your system’s features. By reconfiguring and rebuilding the kernel, you can build one that is customized for your system and needs.

Tip: Maybe You Just Need to Install a New Linux Kernel Binary?

Refer to “Installing a Linux Kernel Binary” on page 458 when you want ...

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