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From: mccrory@uservx.plk.af.mil
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd
Subject: Re: [386BSD] Configuring a new Kernel
Message-ID: <1992Nov8.192813.36408@uservx.plk.af.mil>
Date: 8 Nov 92 19:28:13 GMT
References: <BxEztt.7z5@acsu.buffalo.edu>
Organization: Phillips Laboratory - Kirtland AFB
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In article <BxEztt.7z5@acsu.buffalo.edu>, visnurpk@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Rich Kernin) writes:
> Hi,
> 
>    I've installed the src01 package recently, and want to upgrade the
> kernel, using the patchkit, so I may keep current.  The problem is that
> I haven't found out how to do this yet... :-(  I've read the man page for
> config(8), but didn't get any specifics from it (ie. how do you create a
> file that config will process?).  Could someone please point me in the right
> direction?  I've only been working with BSD for a week or two, and would
> very much like to get kernel experience (previous systems were commercial,
> and Linux was easier to grasp since it is smaller).  Any/all suggestions
> very much appreciated!
> 
> -Rich
> 
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> Richard P. Kernin                  Internet: visnurpk@ubvmsc.cc.buffalo.edu
> Niagara University                   BITNET: visnurpk@ubvmsc.BITNET
> Administrative Computer Center
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I'm in the same boat., have installed the patches and would appreciate any
assistence.  This is my first attempt at UNIX.  I am a VDDP--very dumb dos
programmer!  <|:-)

             
Roy A. McCrory
Kirtland AFB, NM
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