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What do u mean by kernel image ....i.e image file
« on: September 08, 2005, 04:08:17 AM »
well hi all

I want to get the clear meaning of the kernel image ..whats the purpose..?

Thanx in advance

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i found this reply ...someone having more clear
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2005, 04:26:08 AM »
A kernel-image is a pre-compiled kernel; it\'s the base, the core, of
 Debian GNU/Linux (and other Linux-based operating systems).
 
 This is in contrast to a kernel source tarball (a .tar.bz2, as you
 mention above), which must be configured and compiled. The source is
 what the programmers write. Then they (or you) compile it into a binary
 image.
 
 Installing a kernel-image is usually much easier than "rolling your
 own". Of course, compiling your own kernel has its advantages, such as
 being customized to your hardware rather than being more generic, etc.

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What do u mean by kernel image ....i.e image file
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2005, 12:44:42 PM »
I believe you do not have to compile a kernel image, but you do have to compile the source tarball.
-Alex

 

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