re-compiling the kernel

[mccark]

Hello all, I have a question if I may, I am using RedHat 6.0 and am wondering if I select 'everything' during install, will you need to compile the kernel to get ppp ( for home dial up ) and Apache for an internal server with machines at home working? <br>
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Hope everyone had a good weekend.<br>
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thanks<br>
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kevin

 

[AndyBo]

As it ships the kernel should have support for this. AFAIK, you don't need any specific kernel support for Apache, and the PPP module seems to ship as a standard module these days.<br>
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It's probably worth recompiling your kernel, though. You tend to get a lot of stuff in the default kernel that you don't need. And you may find that there's something you do need that isn't in there.

 

[Milamber]

The default install should include Apache. It definitely supports ppp !<br>
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I agree with AndyBo, recompile for a more efficient kernel (for your use).<br>
It's not that hard, and takes about an hour to set the configuration options, then about 30 minutes to compile (on a P90 with 24Mb RAM). You'll probably get different durations, though!<br>
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Cheers,<br>
Milamber

 

[mccark]

thanks guys

 

[mccark]

thanks guys