theres a adebian tool called kernel package, install that and read the readme file, its very easy, makes a .deb of the kernel with your own config and you can just dpkg -i it
On Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:46:40 -0700
"John Wheat" <wisdom04@cableaz.com> wrote:

>  I have installed Debian 3.0 and it seems the kernel does not have sound 
> support. The sound card is a Soundblaster Live Value on an Abit KG7 mobo. 
> I have experienced no other probs to date with Debian. I used the base 
> install CD and kernel sources were not installed with taskel. (not a dselect 
> fan). What would be the easiest way to compile sound into the kernel and 
> install the sources for either the installed 2.2 kernel or maybe go for an 
> upgrade to a 2.4 kernel? 
> 
>  Thanks,
> 
>  John wheat
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