Rebuilding the Kernel

[Charles Howse]

> > So I can get it right in my head (now there's a challenge). 
>  The correct 
> > steps for building a custom kernel is:
> > 
> >   1) update sources
> >   2) rm -rf /usr/obj/*
> >   3) make buildworld
> >   4) edit kernel config file
> >   5) make buildkernel
> >   6) make installkernel
> >   7) reboot
> >   8) make installworld
> >   9) mergemaster
> > 
> > Many Thanks
> > 
> > Mark.
> 
> I believe that's mostly it, but there are smaller steps that may be
> important inbetween, like doing `chflags' on /usr/obj/* 
> before removing
> the files - all this is in the manual, though.  The steps outlined
> above are in the handbook - in that order.  Take another look at the
> handbook and if you still have problem reply with specific issues.

Here's a real good article.
http://bsdvault.net/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=21