WHOSE kernel?

[Paul J. Lucas]

On Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Romeyn Prescott wrote:

> I have often seen reference to <this kernel> or <that kernel>... Am I right
> in assuming that these are kernels configured and compiled by people for
> others not savvy enough to "roll their own?"

	While various people do precompile kernels, that's not the
	important part.  The important part is that they have written
	or applied PPC specific patches that are not yet in the mail
	kernel tree.  I still build mine from source.

> Further, what's "special" about BenH's kernel?

	See above.

> Could I not make this work myself by compiling my own?

	Yes.

> Or is this something I should stay away from on PPC and leave it to the
> "experts"?

	Unable to answer.

	- Paul