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genkernel:tldr:cda40
The command "sudo genkernel ${select}" is a Linux command that is used to generate the kernel image for the current system. It is typically used to compile a new kernel with the necessary drivers and settings required for the system hardware.
Here's a breakdown of the command syntax:
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"sudo": This command is used to run the following command as a superuser or with root privileges. It is necessary to perform actions that require administrative access.
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"genkernel": This is the executable file that triggers the generation of the kernel image. It is a tool provided by the Genkernel utility in Gentoo Linux to automate the compilation and installation of a kernel.
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"${select}": This represents a variable placeholder that would be replaced with specific options or arguments. In this command, "${select}" is likely intended to be replaced with the desired configuration options or flags relevant to the kernel generation process.
The specific options or arguments after "${select}" would depend on the desired configuration for the kernel image generation, such as specifying the kernel version, customizing hardware support, enabling specific kernel features, or including necessary modules.
Overall, the command "sudo genkernel ${select}" is a way to invoke the Genkernel utility with administrative privileges to generate a kernel image based on the provided configuration options.