Messages in this thread | | | From | Alan Jenkins <> | Subject | Re: Compiling the kernel with VMware | Date | Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:18:34 +0100 |
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Ben Nizette wrote:
> > On Thu, 2008-08-21 at 23:02 -0500, Alex Zajac wrote: >> Hello, >> Currently, I wanted to begin work on the kernel, and as such, I need a >> way to compile it. All I have available to me is my XP Home computer >> (and I lack funds to buy another, so please do not just say, "get a >> Linux comp"). The specs are as follows: >> 1.4 Ghz Single-core processor >> 384 MB RAM >> 20 GB hard drive (5.5 GB free right now) >> >> Now, is there a way to compile the kernel using VMware Player? If so, >> what image would be the best to boot and use? Also, exactly what would >> I have to do to set up VMware and the image so that I could compile?
Don't. It's much more useful having linux run on the bare metal - so you can test real drivers etc. Grab the Ubuntu Wubi installer, which allows you to install Ubuntu linux "as just another application under windows" (paraphrased). It will live in a file on your windows filesystem; you will have to reserve a set amount of space in advance. Other than that it'll be a classic dual-boot system.
Alan
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