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How to Compile and Build Kernel in Kali Linux
Next, download the source code for the latest version of the Linux kernel from the official website or GitHub repository. 3. Extract the downloaded…
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Configuring Kernel for Customization
This is a fancy way of saying we can tweak the settings in our code to suit our specific needs. For example, let’s say…
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Building and Packaging Kernel Sources in Debian
You start by downloading the ingredients (in this case, the source code) and mixing them together with some magic spells called “make” commands. Then…
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Optimizing Memory Consumption and Reducing Security Risks by Recompiling Kernels in Debian
Now, Let’s roll with some examples. First off, what is a kernel? It’s basically the brain of your computer it manages all the hardware…
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Building and Installing Debian Packages
First off, you need to have some source code for your package. This could be anything from a simple script to a full-blown application…
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Building and Packaging Debian Packages
First things first, what exactly is a package in Debian land. A package is just a fancy way to say “a collection of files…
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How to Install and Configure Apache on Ubuntu 20.04
First off, you need to update your package manager cache so that it knows what the latest version of Apache is: // This code…
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Tweaking Build Options in Git Packaging Tools
Before anything else: what are these “Git packaging tools” you speak of? Well, they’re basically programs that help us automate the process of creating…
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Linux Packaging Best Practices
To set the stage: what exactly do we mean by “packaging”? In simple terms, it’s just a way of bundling up all the files…