couple of kernel build questions

couple of kernel build questions

[Tyler Littlefield]

Hello list,
I'm trying to build a more customized cut-down kernel that I can use for 
both my linux systems.
I can arrow through the tree view thingy that the make menuconfig uses, but 
have a quick question.
When I am done turning off and on modules in the list, how do I go back?
Speakup seems to have an issue where it reads the exit and help buttons at 
the same time when I press tab.
Also, how would I save the config?
Last, I thought about getting speakup and patching it in. I was also told 
there is a way to compile it under modules, and was told to use git... Could 
anyone elaborate?
Tia,


Thanks,
Tyler Littlefield
email: tyler@tysdomain.com
web: tysdomain-com
Visit for quality software and web design.
skype: st8amnd2005

Re: couple of kernel build questions

[luke Davis]

Re the make menuconfig: escape will take you back.  It will not work 
immediately--there is about a 1 second delay, in case you want to press 
some other escape sequence.

Doing it twice will get it done instantly, but the problem there is that 
if you are at the main menu, it may not save if you double escape from 
there.

The way to save, is to hit escape from the main menu, which will bring up 
a yes/no control.

Luke

 On Sat, 13 Dec 2008, Tyler Littlefield wrote:

> Hello list,
> I'm trying to build a more customized cut-down kernel that I can use for both
> my linux systems.
> I can arrow through the tree view thingy that the make menuconfig uses, but
> have a quick question.
> When I am done turning off and on modules in the list, how do I go back?
> Speakup seems to have an issue where it reads the exit and help buttons at the
> same time when I press tab.
> Also, how would I save the config?
> Last, I thought about getting speakup and patching it in. I was also told
> there is a way to compile it under modules, and was told to use git... Could
> anyone elaborate?
> Tia,
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Tyler Littlefield
> email: tyler@tysdomain.com
> web: tysdomain-com
> Visit for quality software and web design.
> skype: st8amnd2005
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 

Re: couple of kernel build questions

[Gregory Nowak]

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On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 10:17:12AM -0700, Tyler Littlefield wrote:
> Also, how would I save the config?

The only thing I'll add to Luke's answer here is that I never had a
problem with saving the config, if I pressed esc twice quickly from
within the main menu. When I did that, it has always asked me if I
want to save or not.

> Last, I thought about getting speakup and patching it in. I was also told 
> there is a way to compile it under modules, and was told to use git... 
> Could anyone elaborate?

This has been covered often enough recently on this list, that you
should be able to find the answer in the archives. In fact, I recall
it being covered in detail as recently as this month.

Greg


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Re: couple of kernel build questions

[Tyler Littlefield]

awesome. thanks.


Thanks,
Tyler Littlefield
email: tyler@tysdomain.com
web: tysdomain-com
Visit for quality software and web design.
skype: st8amnd2005

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "luke Davis" <speakup@lists.tacticus.com>
To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: couple of kernel build questions


> Re the make menuconfig: escape will take you back.  It will not work
> immediately--there is about a 1 second delay, in case you want to press
> some other escape sequence.
>
> Doing it twice will get it done instantly, but the problem there is that
> if you are at the main menu, it may not save if you double escape from
> there.
>
> The way to save, is to hit escape from the main menu, which will bring up
> a yes/no control.
>
> Luke
>
> On Sat, 13 Dec 2008, Tyler Littlefield wrote:
>
>> Hello list,
>> I'm trying to build a more customized cut-down kernel that I can use for 
>> both
>> my linux systems.
>> I can arrow through the tree view thingy that the make menuconfig uses, 
>> but
>> have a quick question.
>> When I am done turning off and on modules in the list, how do I go back?
>> Speakup seems to have an issue where it reads the exit and help buttons 
>> at the
>> same time when I press tab.
>> Also, how would I save the config?
>> Last, I thought about getting speakup and patching it in. I was also told
>> there is a way to compile it under modules, and was told to use git... 
>> Could
>> anyone elaborate?
>> Tia,
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tyler Littlefield
>> email: tyler@tysdomain.com
>> web: tysdomain-com
>> Visit for quality software and web design.
>> skype: st8amnd2005
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Speakup mailing list
>> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup 

Re: couple of kernel build questions

[Tyler Littlefield]

I've got everything set, I believe.
My goal was to just cut things down... I want the basic support, keyboard 
and soundcard and networking, but I don't want all the digital camera 
drivers, etc etc etc.
Would someone mind checking out my .config and letting me know if I can cut 
any more off?


Thanks,
Tyler Littlefield
email: tyler@tysdomain.com
web: tysdomain-com
Visit for quality software and web design.
skype: st8amnd2005

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "luke Davis" <speakup@lists.tacticus.com>
To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: couple of kernel build questions


> Re the make menuconfig: escape will take you back.  It will not work
> immediately--there is about a 1 second delay, in case you want to press
> some other escape sequence.
>
> Doing it twice will get it done instantly, but the problem there is that
> if you are at the main menu, it may not save if you double escape from
> there.
>
> The way to save, is to hit escape from the main menu, which will bring up
> a yes/no control.
>
> Luke
>
> On Sat, 13 Dec 2008, Tyler Littlefield wrote:
>
>> Hello list,
>> I'm trying to build a more customized cut-down kernel that I can use for 
>> both
>> my linux systems.
>> I can arrow through the tree view thingy that the make menuconfig uses, 
>> but
>> have a quick question.
>> When I am done turning off and on modules in the list, how do I go back?
>> Speakup seems to have an issue where it reads the exit and help buttons 
>> at the
>> same time when I press tab.
>> Also, how would I save the config?
>> Last, I thought about getting speakup and patching it in. I was also told
>> there is a way to compile it under modules, and was told to use git... 
>> Could
>> anyone elaborate?
>> Tia,
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tyler Littlefield
>> email: tyler@tysdomain.com
>> web: tysdomain-com
>> Visit for quality software and web design.
>> skype: st8amnd2005
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Speakup mailing list
>> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup