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checking kernel options



nmeyers at javalinux.net writes:
>On Sun, Aug 31, 2003 at 05:41:04AM -0400, Stephen Anthony wrote:
>> Any way I can confirm the support is compiled into the kernel? 
>
>  cat /proc/filesystems
>
>will show you all filesystems for which support is compiled in or
>currently loaded.

I also suggest you save a copy of the options.  I install a new kernel
like this:

  cp arch/i386/boot/bzImage  /boot/linux-2.4.19
  cp .config  /boot/linux-2.4.19-config
  cp System.map   /boot/linux-2.4.19-System.map

Then I can grep for options, compare options between two kernels, etc.

       - Jim Van Zandt




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