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@@ -11,13 +11,18 @@ The |CL| kernels aim to be performant and practical. In some cases, it may be
necessary modify the kernel to suit your specific needs or test new kernel
code as a developer.
In cases where features beyond those enabled by default in |CL-ATTR| are
needed it may be necessary to:
This document shows how to obtain and compile a Linux kernel source
using the |CL-ATTR| development tooling.
.. contents:: :local:
:depth: 2
:backlinks: top
Source RPM files (SRPM) are also available for all |CL| kernels, and can be
used for development instead. The latest source RPM files are available at:
`https://download.clearlinux.org/current/source/SRPMS/`_
Request the change be included with the |CL| kernel
===================================================
@@ -35,7 +40,7 @@ Make enhancement requests to the |CL| distribution `on GitHub`_ .
Customize the Linux kernel source
=================================
In some cases, it may be necessary modify the kernel to suit your specific
In some cases, it may be necessary to modify the kernel to suit your specific
needs or test new kernel code as a developer.
You can build and install a custom kernel, however you must:
@@ -46,13 +51,6 @@ You can build and install a custom kernel, however you must:
To customize the kernel you will need a |CL| development environment,
make changes to the kernel, build the kernel, and install it.
.. note::
This document shows how to obtain and compile a Linux kernel source
using the |CL| development tooling.
Source RPM files (SRPM) are available for all |CL| kernels, and can be used for development instead.
The latest source RPM files are available at: `https://download.clearlinux.org/current/source/SRPMS/`_
Install the |CL| development tooling framework
@@ -66,7 +64,7 @@ Install the |CL| development tooling framework
Clone the Linux kernel package
------------------------------
Clone the existing kernel package re-pository from |CL| as a starting point.
Clone the existing kernel package repository from |CL| as a starting point.
#. Clone the Linux kernel package from |CL|.
@@ -98,7 +96,7 @@ RPM SPEC file.
.. note::
While most packages in Clear Linux are typically packaged using
:ref:`autospec`, the kernel is not. This means control files provided
by autospec are not available and changes must be made directly.
by autospec are not available and changes must be made manually.
#. Open the Linux kernel package RPM SPEC file in an editor.
@@ -142,7 +140,7 @@ instead of directly editing the :file:`.config` file helps identify the
unique configuration changes that have been made and makes applying any
future default configuration values easier.
The :file:`config-fragment` is the only file that is modified and is
The :file:`config-fragment` is the **only** file that is modified and is
eventually merged with the main :file:`.config`.
@@ -160,10 +158,10 @@ eventually merged with the main :file:`.config`.
#. Find the configuration values you are looking for.
If a particular setting does not already exist , it can be added manually.
If a particular setting does not already exist, it can be added manually.
For example, BTRFS support configuration is below indicating it is
enabled in-tree.
For example, the snippet below shows BTRFS support configuration indicating
it is enabled in-tree.
.. code-block:: bash
@@ -172,8 +170,8 @@ eventually merged with the main :file:`.config`.
#. Modify the configuration values as desired.
For example, to disable BTRFS support change the configuration to be
commented out.
For example, the snippet below shows BTRFS support configuration changed
change to be disabled and commented out.
.. code-block:: bash