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Re: [PLUG] kernel config/compile sanity check
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On 09/15/2010 07:58 AM, Jason Stelzer wrote:
> You could compare the md5 of the running kernel(s) to what the source
> tree(s) in question produce. That should help you narrow things down
> somewhat and see what box is running which kernel from what source
> tree.
Perhaps worth a shot. However, for something as complex as the kernel I
wouldn't count on getting a binary-identical kernel even if you just did
two builds in immediate succession. Certainly if the compiler and
toolchain wasn't identical you wouldn't expect identical binary results.
Comparison at a level other than md5 might work - you could get big
chunks that are the same. Also, looking at symbol tables or something
like that might help. I'd have to figure out how to do it though -
never really had cause to tear apart the binaries like that.
Rich
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