Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:11:29 +0000 (GMT) From: George Reid <greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org> To: John Wilson <jmw@panix.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Custon install kernel Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0012181609490.56173-100000@sobek.openirc.co.uk> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0012181036280.738-100000@LOKI>
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On Mon, 18 Dec 2000, John Wilson wrote:
> The question is as follows. Is there a way I can recompile the base
> kernel with support for my NIC, boot from that, and then do a clean
> install via FTP? Or is it a little more complicated? Impossible?
Yes. Read the handbook entry on compiling a custom kernel if you are not
familiar with the process. Build the kernel as per normal.
Create a boot.flp disk and mount it (It's UFS). gzip your kernel file
(/sys/compile/<yourkernel>/kernel) and copy it over the kernel.gz file on
the floppy image. Boot from this floppy. Easy :)
G
"And then it comes to be that the soothing light
at the end of your tunnel was just a freight
train, comin' your way."
George Reid * greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org
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