Building Debian Kernel Packages

Michael Battista


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Install the Software
3. Download the Source Code
4. Prepare to Customize
5. Customize the Kernel
6. Build the Kernel
7. Install the Kernel
8. Reboot the Workstation
9. Conclusion

1. Introduction

While the thought of building your own custom kernel may seem daunting at first, the Debian tools found in the kernel-package package make the procedure rather painless. Once you figure out the system's quirks, modifying your custom kernel becomes as natural as installing a package with apt-get. If you have never built a kernel, or you have and would like to learn more about the Debian packaging tools, this article is for you.