Linux Kernel

The kernel files tar archive is simply unpacked in the kernel source tree. Then the patch for the target kernel version is applied using the patch utility. After kernel configuration (RSBAC default settings are fine for beginners), call 'touch Makefile', compile and install the new kernel and modules, if any.

Specially for beginners, it can be useful to also compile and install a second kernel with Maintenance Mode enabled, or to enable Soft Mode in the first one. These options can give you emergency access after an administration error.