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genkernel: Use a kernel source outside the default directory `/usr/src/linux`.

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$ sudo genkernel --kerneldir=${path-to-directory} all

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The sudo genkernel --kerneldir=${path-to-directory} all command is used in Linux systems to generate a new kernel image using the Genkernel tool. Here's the breakdown of what each part of the command means:

sudo: It is a command that allows the user to execute a command as a superuser or root user. Using sudo grants elevated privileges necessary for executing certain administrative commands.
genkernel: It is a utility tool in Linux used for automatically building and installing a Linux kernel and its associated modules. It simplifies the kernel configuration and building process.
--kerneldir=${path-to-directory}: This option specifies the directory where the kernel source code is located. ${path-to-directory} should be replaced with the actual path to the directory. The kernel source code directory is necessary for generating the new kernel image.
all: It is an argument that tells Genkernel to generate a complete kernel image with all necessary modules, dependencies, and filesystem support. This includes building and installing the kernel, kernel modules, and an initramfs (initial RAM file system).

In summary, the sudo genkernel --kerneldir=${path-to-directory} all command is used to build a new kernel image with all necessary components using the Genkernel tool. The sudo command gives the necessary permissions to execute the command as a superuser.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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