Compiling the Linux Kernel 🐧


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Introduction

Today I have compiled the newest version of the Linux kernel, 6.10.6!

The main reason why I have done this is because whenever I try to install Gentoo I fail. I do know you can convert a Linux distro into Gentoo, but I want to install it from the ISO first before I do that.

Was it easy?

I would say compiling the kernel was very easy; all I did was input a few commands and copy the default config over. There is not much I can say because compiling the kernel is not that complex, but one thing I will say is that my computer was crying during the process.

Results?

As of right now my computer and laptop both feel a bit faster now that I have compiled the kernel, and now that I have learnt how to compile the Linux kernel I will do it whenever I get a new laptop!