Hello, I have a doubt in the correct procedure for compiling the operating system kernel in OpenSUSE. I have sought help in forums, but nobody could help me, so I'm turning to you. I hope you can understand me, my English is not very good. I'm using version 12.1 of the "OpenSUSE" with kernel "1.3.10-1.16-default." After downloading the kernel source code and all the build dependencies via "YAST", run the following commands as "root": cd /usr/src/linux-3.1.10-1.16/; make clean; make mrproper; cp /boot/config-3.1.10-1.16-default ./.config; make menuconfig; At this stage I would not change any configuration of the kernel, just select the file ".config" and choose a name for the kernel that will be compiled. After these procedures, I save and start the build process via the command: make dep; make rpm; After waiting for the build is done, I checked the package ".rpm" generated has a size of 317 MB, and the repository of the "OpenSUSE", the size of this file is approximately 37 MB. After installing the kernel compiled, I noticed no difference in the number of generated binary files, only in their size. So, I wonder, because the kernel is compiled much mair than the kernel provided by the repository "OpenSUSE"?, And I'm using the same configuration. And what is the correct way to compile the kernel in OpenSUSE?. So I can generate a size compatible with the repository. Thank you for the information, João -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-kernel+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-kernel+owner@opensuse.org