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How to use alternate config file when compiling the Kernel?

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http://askubuntu.com – I am using Ubuntu 12.04 as host, and I plan to compile a new kernel. I downloaded the Linux-Libre kernel. When compiling the kernel, I would like to "Load alternate configuration". I have an alternate kernel config, which is not the default Ubuntu config. How to use the alternate configuration ? (HowTos)

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