Re:Why is the Linux kernel is tied to LILO for make install?
by belovedeagle on Thursday October 29, 2015 @02:54PM
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Because LILO is the Linux Loader. You're free to use grub if you enjoy bloated sucky software; that's the beauty of free software. It doesn't mean the kernel contributors have to support you, though.
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Re:Why is the Linux kernel is tied to LILO for make install?
by kazinator on Thursday October 29, 2015 @06:39PM
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They do support you; they gave you a hook to run whatever installer and loader you want. And they worked a second hook into that hook --- two, in fact. If your distro people already use that hook by occupying /sbin/installkernel, you you can make ~/bin/installkernel, or change the INSTALL_KERNEL variable to get your way.