GNU/Linux Arch Building Kernel 5.18 from Source Code Guide
Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Build and Install a New Custom Kernel 5.18 from Source Code in Arch GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant: this Arch Linux Kernel 5.18 Setup make use of the latest Source Code.
Again this tutorial make it the Easy Way and so is intended especially for Beginners.
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.
Especially relevant: for a Non Bootable System before see: How to chroot on Arch GNU/Linux Tutorial.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Arch Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- CachyOS
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- ArcoLinux
- Archman
- Bluestar
- Archcraft
- ArchLabs
- ArchBang
- BlackArch
- Artix
1. Installing Dependencies
Now Install Required Packages
First, possibly Upgrade your Arch 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 now
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
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Arch GNU/Linux:
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