Eric,

> I'd like to compile my own kernel but would like to start from a known
> starting point. For instance, I would like to compile my own 2.2.19 for
> Debian but would like to start with the kernel-configuration file that
> was used to make that stock kernel as this is currently working pretty
> good. Then I could remove or adjust things with that as my starting
> point. I know, too much engineering training gets in the way but what
> can I say.
> 
> Where can I get the stock configuration file for Debian 2.2.19?
> 
> I've already downloaded the sources and I don't think it came with a
> configuration.

Debian includes the .config file in the /boot directory along with the
kernel.  In my case it's config-2.2.17.  Copy this file to
/usr/src/linux (or wherever you are building your kernel) and rename to
.config .

The only caveat is that Debian and most distros do not use the stock
kernel.  Either obtain the kernel source from Debian or apply the debian
patches to the stock kernel to avoid possible problems.


-- 
Chris Lewis
Tesla Systems
shadow@digitalnirvana.com
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