diff --git a/KERNEL.md b/KERNEL.md index 98e5781..0fa5885 100644 --- a/KERNEL.md +++ b/KERNEL.md @@ -34,14 +34,22 @@ Compiling a kernel has the advantage to make it as minimal and featureful as you ## PREPARATIONS * To see which version the new kernel source is. `head /usr/src/linux/Makefile` -* To see which version the current kernel is. +* To see which version the kernel you are currently using is. `uname -r` -* List hardware and kernel modules in use (take note to know what kernel modules are appropriate). +* Short list of your hardware. `lspci -k` -`lspci -v` -`cat /proc/cpuinfo` -`cat /proc/meminfo` +* List your hardware with kernel modules used for each. +`lspci -k` +* List all kernel modules currenly used. `lsmod` +* Long list of your hardware with all details. +`lspci -v` +* See information on your CPU. +`cat /proc/cpuinfo` +* See information on your memory (not really necessary). +`cat /proc/meminfo` + +Take note what kernel modules are appropriate. ## GETTING THE KERNEL SOURCE