Hi , I understands that ,to get latest kernel rc ,we need to get the pre-patch for latest rc and the stable kernel version previous to the rc version? like for applying 2.6.29-rc-x ,I need to have 2.6.28-1 ?NOT 2.6.28-7 ?Is it correct. Also ,what is the correct way of patching kernel source? Thanks
Yes, that's right. You can find an example here: http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_debian_etch
thanks.well I compiled a kernel on ubuntu and it turned out to be 236MB deb package when finished!I haven't added anything extra ,removed few unwanted things for me -like virtualization options etc. what will be the reason?