I compiled the Linux kernel and installed on my laptop to test.
Here is the compiled Debian file for download : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6852549/linux-image-3.3.1_custom.1.0_amd64.deb
It is a 64bit build so install on 64 bit systems only. I have customized this build to support modern multicore cpu's and changed kernel preemption policy to forced, for better performance. Few more changes have been done. Hibernate and suspend works perfectly on my laptop Dell XPS L502x. It feels cooler and is snappier than when it was running the previous kernel 2.6.35.
Instructions for Ubuntu 10.04 and above:
- Download the file and cd to the download directory in a terminal.
- Run this command: dpkg -i linux-image-3.3.1_custom.1.0_amd64.deb
- That's it!
Your grub will be automatically configured to add the entry for this kernel.
Just reboot your system and choose your new shiny kernel to boot. Verify using the command uname -a in the terminal.
