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use options of the kernel which are not supported in the pre-supplied kernels (such as high memory support)

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optimize the kernel by removing useless drivers to speed up boot time

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create a monolithic instead of a modularized kernel

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run an updated or development kernel

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learn more about linux kernels

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Kernel Image Management

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Don't be afraid to try compiling the kernel. It's fun and profitable.

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To compile a kernel the Debian way, you need some packages: <classname>fakeroot</classname>, <classname>kernel-package</classname>, <classname>linux-source-2.6</classname> and a few others which are probably already installed (see <filename>/usr/share/doc/kernel-package/README.gz</filename> for the complete list).

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This method will make a .deb of your kernel source, and, if you have non-standard modules, make a synchronized dependent .deb of those too. It's a better way to manage kernel images; <filename>/boot</filename> will hold the kernel, the System.map, and a log of the active config file for the build.

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Note that you don't <emphasis>have</emphasis> to compile your kernel the <quote>Debian way</quote>; but we find that using the packaging system to manage your kernel is actually safer and easier. In fact, you can get your kernel sources right from Linus instead of <classname>linux-source-2.6</classname>, yet still use the <classname>kernel-package</classname> compilation method.