Custom Kernel

[Rem Roberti]

   Hi Everyone,
   As a rank newbie I have been trying to install a custom kernel, and
   have attempted to follow the directions in the handbook.  But I just
   can't get the thing to "make".  The handbook also says that it is okay
   to send the configuration file to this list for analysis.
   Nevertheless I thought that it would be a good idea to ask first.   I
   would appreciate it if someone would let me know how I should handle
   this.
   Thanks in advance.
   Rem