Multiple saved kernel configurations
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1. A method for managing multiple saved kernel configurations, comprising:
- retrieving an existing kernel configuration;
applying a kconfig command, wherein a second kernel configuration is generated; and
saving the second kernel configuration.
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Abstract
A method, and a corresponding mechanism, are used for generating and managing multiple saved kernel configurations. The method includes retrieving an existing kernel configuration, applying a kconfig command, by which a second kernel configuration is generated, and saving the second kernel configuration.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for managing multiple saved kernel configurations, comprising:
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retrieving an existing kernel configuration;
applying a kconfig command, wherein a second kernel configuration is generated; and
saving the second kernel configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer readable medium comprising routines to manage multiple saved kernel configurations, the routines, when executed, comprising the steps of:
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retrieving an existing kernel configuration;
applying a kconfig command, wherein a second kernel configuration is generated; and
saving the second kernel configuration. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A mechanism for managing multiple saved kernel configurations, comprising:
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a saved kernel configuration directory, wherein multiple kernel configurations are maintained; and
a kconfig module that receives a kernel configuration, the kconfig module comprising kconfig commands capable of being applied to the kernel configuration, wherein at least a second kernel configuration is generated. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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