>read linux in a nutshell
>read https://0xax.gitbooks.io/linux-insides/content/
>get motivation to build my own kernel
>can't afford to have my laptop not working, because of uni
>don't want to mess with my desktop either
>everything just has to work
Why can't I be NEET, just like you /g/uys? ;_;
just get cheap computer to fuck with
>>60932938
You know there's a thing called virtual machines, right? You can build your own kernel and test it in the VM to make sure it works and then at a later point dual boot.
>>60932938
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just keep the previous kernel to boot from if it doesn't work out, you fucking retard. What is sysrescuecd?
Stop being a faggot and do it
>>60934233
This. I don't know how you got far enough with Linux and don't know about KVM
>>60932938
Pretty easy to switch between kernels if you use distro build methods. Honestly though, why would you bother? If it worries you enough, make sure you have a good live distro at hand like Finnix which will help you fix anything.