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From: Thomas Petazzoni <thomas.petazzoni@free-electrons.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:01:58 +0100
Subject: [Buildroot] How to regenerate zImage?
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Dear Woody Wu,

On Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:17:54 +0000 (UTC), Woody Wu wrote:
> After I made any small changes in kernel source, I can force the kernel
> to be rebuilt by removing the .stamp_built under the
> output/build/linux-version directory.  But, it's strange that the
> output/zImage file always not get recreated or rebuilt.
> 
> How should I force the buildroot to regenerate the zImage file for me?

make linux-rebuild

However, note that making changing to the source code anywhere in
output/build/... is a really stupid idea, as all those changes will be
lost next time you do 'make clean'.

Best regard,s

Thomas
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Thomas Petazzoni, Free Electrons
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development, consulting, training and support.
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