compiling 2.6.16.19 problems

[ikkem]

I am trying to compile kernel 2.6.16.19 because I have problems with the iptables modules it cant be found in the 2.6.8.2 kernel I compiled it but the iptables modules still cant be found I also enabeled xiptables through make menuconfig.I am new to linux and I want to set up shorewall.
Hopefully someone can help me

[craigevil]

IS there a reason you have to compile a new kernel?

You can just use apt/Synaptic to install a new one.

Are you trying to do it the Debian way?
Debian Reference - The Linux kernel under Debian
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/re...kernel.en.html


Most kernels from 2.4 up have iptables enabled.

[ikkem]

Thanks for your reaction.....


I compiled the kernel 2.6.16.19 with the information from how to forge I also enabeled the iptables modules in : networking --> networking options --> Core netfilter configuration//\\
but still I got a iptables not found error when I tried to start Shorewall.
When I did modprobe ip_tables the error message was: "FATAL: Module iptable_filter not found."


Thanks in advance....

ikkem