How to compile the Redhat 2.4.20-8 kernel

[PIPIL]

here is what Im doing:
First I'm new in linux, I would like to setup Freeswan but in order to do this I need to compile the kernel. I've been reading sites that only refers to upgrading the kernel but not how to compile the current kernel, I don't want to upgrade I just need to make some changes to it and compile it.
I have redhat 9(srike) kernel 2.4.20-8, I tried to compile it but I don't know where to start. normally have to go to:
cd /usr/src/linux but there is not any linux folder there to change to. can somebody help me with this? or just refer me to the right place to do this.

thanks.

 

[ianicr]

For a start have you installed the kernel-source RPM? Try rpm -qa |grep kernel to find out. If not install it from the RH cds or rpmfind.net

 

[PIPIL]

thanks for your reply.
Well,I have not install the kernel, the kernel is just the way it came when I installed redhat. I'm assuming that is an rpm install.

thanks.

 

[QatQat]

what ianicr means is have you installed the kernel-source?

The actual kernel cannot be modified while working, therefore you install the kernel-source, modify that as you want then install it and make it your system kernel.

Now in the CDroms you find a package called kernel-sourcexxx.xx.rpm, install that one and then you will be able to run menuconfig to create a new kernel.


Bye


Qatqat

Life is what happens when you are making other plans.

 

[PIPIL]

Thanks a lot QatQat, now I understand why I see no tutorials to do it this way, I appreciate you have taken time to help me with this.

thanks.