where can I find a good enough default config to compile the Linux kernel?

Question

i want to compile a custom linux kernel for myself. because i dont know every option of kernel therefore i am looking for a good default config for start.

Answer 1

I haven't done this in a while but aren't there sane defaults in the config dialogs?

Answer 2

You should check out KernelCheck. It's basically an app that will help you figure out what kernel options are worth tweaking for your particular system. It will also automatically download, compile and install the selected kernel for you.

Answer 3

If you have a good running kernel that has builtin support for stored configuration (i.e. /proc/config.gz exists), then you could copy that kernel configuration and use it as a starting point:

zcat /proc/config.gz > /path/to/kernel/source/.config

Answer 4

Look in the repository of the Linux distribution you are using, they often have a generic or a huge kernel .config, those are the "best choices".