Update/Compile my Kernel after changing param.h file

[bobcal2000]

I'm running openSuse 11.1 with Kernel 2.6.27.29.01-default x86_64

because of problem with VMware workstation 6.5.3 I needed to change the value of #define HZ to 1000 instead of 100 in file "/usr/src/linux-2.6/include/asm-x86/param.h". I did that.

The problem is how do I recompile my kernel. Do I need to recompile it would be good to know. And after I recompile it is that variable changed?

I have read several threads about updating/recompiling the kernel. I have changed to different directories and typed "make" and "make install.sh" and no luck.

Someone PLEASE, give me exact instructions. I'm only 5 years old and need very simple instructions. Open a terminal window as SU. Go to ...directory..., type ...command1...command2...

[whych]

Try looking at this: How To Compile A Kernel - The SuSE Way | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials

[bobcal2000]

Thanks!

This is a little scary for a newbie like me. It's about a million steps!

I just changed one line a config file!

Is it required that I do all those steps? Can it be done in the GUI YaST?

Newbie(whimp)

[microchip8]

did you ran VMWare *after* changing the value in param.h ? if it works correctly, then there's no need to recompile the kernel, which honestly is not an easy task for a 5-years old chap

[malcolmlewis]

Originally Posted by bobcal2000

I'm running openSuse 11.1 with Kernel 2.6.27.29.01-default x86_64

because of problem with VMware workstation 6.5.3 I needed to change the
value of #define HZ to 1000 instead of 100 in file
"/usr/src/linux-2.6/include/asm-x86/param.h". I did that.

The problem is how do I recompile my kernel. Do I need to recompile it
would be good to know. And after I recompile it is that variable
changed?

I have read several threads about updating/recompiling the kernel. I
have changed to different directories and typed "make" and "make
install.sh" and no luck.

Someone PLEASE, give me exact instructions. I'm only 5 years old and
need very simple instructions. Open a terminal window as SU. Go to
...directory..., type ...command1...command2...

Hi
Just rollback to 6.5.2 to get rid of the rtc error? Sometimes the
latest isn't the greatest and wait for a fix.... I also see it on 7
beta as well.

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86_64) Kernel 2.6.27.29-0.1-default
up 1 day 15:09, 2 users, load average: 0.17, 0.29, 0.18
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[bobcal2000]

Thanks Malcolm but I had this error on 6.5.2 also. My Hz is set at 100, but the problem is I'm so new to Linux, I don't know how to recompile my kernel without the million step process, much of which I'm sure I don't need. I just don't know what I need and what I don't.

[bobcal2000]

This is a little much to do just for making one change to one one configuration file. Do I need to do all these steps?

[bobcal2000]

I rebooted the whole machine and it still does it. I just need to figure out the best way to recompile the kernel in a way I understand.

[hendersj]

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:56:01 +0000, bobcal2000 wrote:

> This is a little much to do just for making one change to one one
> configuration file. Do I need to do all these steps?

The change that you're making isn't just a change to a configuration file
- it's actually a change to the kernel source code.

Jim
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Jim Henderson
openSUSE Forums Moderator

[bobcal2000]

Thanks,

That answers my question about the change I made requires a recompile of the kernel.

Now I need the answer to one more question before I backup all my data, hold my breath, and move from the newbie level to a dangerous novice.

That document is from 2006 on 10.1, I have 11.1. Isn't there a newer document? Looking through those instructions it talks about downloading source files. Don't I have all the files on my computer already from the installation? I need to know for sure I need to do all those steps?