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After configuring a kernel to use a different output directory, the changes go largly unnoticed when configuring and isntalling a kernel. A few key files change locations that you should be aware of though. The main files to be concered with are .config, and the generated bzImage after compiling a kernel. Below is a table showing the original and new locations for some key files. We assume the kernel is a 2.6.4 kernel outputting to the Gentoo default of <path>/var/tmp/kernel-output/2.6.4</path>. |
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