Step-by-step – Build Kernel Garuda Linux Guide

GNU/Linux Garuda Build New Kernel from Source Code Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Build and Install a New Custom Kernel from Source Code in Garuda GNU/Linux Desktop.

Especially relevant: this Garuda Kernel Setup make use of the latest Source Code.

Possibly, a very good Alternative for Desktops is represented by the ready-made XanMod and Liquorix Kernel Setup.

Important to know how this Setup does Not change your existing System and so in any case you will be able to startup with the current Kernel from the GRUB Splash Screen.

For further advanced Kernel Configuration instructions you may see the Linux Kernel Documentation.

Finally for a Non Bootable System before see: How to chroot on Garuda GNU/Linux Tutorial.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Now Install Required Packages
   First, upgrade Garuda System with:

   sudo pacman -Syyu

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo. Reboot:

   sudo reboot

   Then to install the Build Essential Group play:

   sudo pacman -Sy --needed base-devel

   And again the recommended:

   sudo pacman -Sy xmlto kmod inetutils bc libelf git cpio perl tar xz