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mkinitramfs-kpkg(8)

generates an initramfs image for kernel-package

NAME

mkinitramfs-kpkg - generates an initramfs image for kernel-package

SYNOPSIS

mkinitramfs [-o outfile] [version] mkinitramfs [--supported-host-version= hversion] [--supported-target-version= tversion]

DESCRIPTION

The mkinitramfs-kpkg script calls mkinitramfs as wrapper script for kernel-package. It preservers the old mkinitrd calling conventions. It's usage is not recommended. See update-initramfs (8) for an better alternative.

OPTIONS

-o outfile

Write the image to outfile.

--supported-host-version=hversion

This option queries if mkinitramfs can create ramdisks on a running kernel of version hversion.

--supported-target-version=tversion

This option queries if mkinitramfs can create ramdisks for kernel version tversion.

AUTHOR

mkinitramfs-kpkg is maintained by Maximilian Attems <[email protected]>.

SEE ALSO

initramfs.conf(5), initramfs-tools(8), update-initramfs(8).

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