i really have an issue with the otherwise outstading FreeBSD Handbook when it comes to kernel building. information on the proper steps to take is really confusing. i think that chapters 9 and 21 need to be combined to give a very concise format on how best to deal with kernel building/rebuidling issues.
that said, i've been told many methods that people suggest are the best way to deal with a kernel.
i'm looking at the following two:
0 # (be root)
1 # cd /usr/src
2 # make buildworld
3 # make buildkernel KERNCONF=<the-file-with-your-kernel-config>
4 # make installkernel KERNCONF=<the-file-with-your-kernel config>
5 # shutdown -r now
6 # make installworld
7 # mergemaster -i
1 # su
2 # cd /usr/src
3 # make update
4 # make buildworld
5 # make buildkernel KERNCONF=<the-file-with-your-kernel-config>
6 # make installkernel KERNCONF=<the-file-with-your-kernel-config>
7 # make installworld
8 # mergemaster -si
9 # shutdown -r now
which one of these do you people like better? if you have your own suggestions, i would be more than happy to take a look at them.