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Re: kernel compilation time
Hi
Aviram Jenik wrote:
>
> I'm compiling a 2.2.5 kernel (that comes with RH6) on a DX4 with 16MB. I
> made dep and clean, and now running bzlilo.
> The last part (make bzlilo) has been running since 12:00, which makes it a
> total of over 7(!) hours and counting.
> Is this a normal speed? Is there any way to find out what slowing the
> computer down? (unless it's normal, of course). Almost all the services are
> down, nothing is running in the background.
It doesn't sound normal to me. try to do
/usr/bin/time make bzlilo >& log
and see the %CPU. If it not close to 100%, then You either run other
things that take CPU time, or you swap alot. Try running it without Xwindows.
Last time I compiled a kernel (2.2.5) on my old 486-66 with 64MB, it was
52:45.21elapsed 97%CPU. Of course, you probably have another set of
drivers and stuff, and the 64MB do help.
Also, try running top on another VC, and see how much swapping you do.
The best thing, however, is was Hetz suggested: Compile it on another
machine. I recall seeing a web site, where you send a config file, and
get in return a kernel. Don't remember URL, sorry.
>
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