which one of the generic files to configure?

[dis_0711]

I have amd64 machine should I use only this file (/usr/src/sys/amd64/conf/NOTES) instead of my GENERIC files (/usr/src/sys/amd64/conf/GENERIC) or I keep my GENERIC file and put to it lines from (amd64) NOTES? What about general NOTES in (/usr/src/sys/conf/NOTES)? Can I take lines from it also?

 

[SirDice]

You shouldn't use any of them, although you can copy information from them into your own kernel config.

Handbook: 9.6 The Configuration File

 

[phoenix]

NOTES files just describe options and drivers that can be used in kernel config files. They are not files you can use directly to build kernels. Use them as references only.

GENERIC should not be edited. Instead, copy it to a new file, edit that file, and use that file to create your custom kernel.

 

[dis_0711]

it's clear thank you

 

[kpa]

Also read wblock@'s guide to simplifying the kernel configuration files:

http://www.wonkity.com/~wblock/docs/html/kernelconfig.html