# Raspberry Pi Kernel-o-Matic ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/022/818/medium800thumb/raspberry_pi_pngn_kernelomatic_with_logos.jpg?1448315686) If you're ever needed to compile the Linux Kernel on a Raspberry Pi, you've probably noticed that it takes a long time. We sure have. If you have a desktop computer or a laptop with decent hardware specs, it seems like there ought to be an easy way to use all that processing power to generate a new kernel for your Pi, but it can be tricky to figure out the specifics. Enter the [Adafruit Pi Kernel-o-Matic](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Pi-Kernel-o-Matic), which uses **Vagrant** to run a virtual machine pre-configured for compiling kernels and produces a package suitable for installation on a Raspbian machine. Vagrant is for "creating and configuring virtual development environments".  What does that mean?  Well, really, it's a simple way to set up a virtual machine (VM) running an operating system of your choice. It uses  **VirtualBox** to run VMs, and works on OS X, Windows, and Linux. Getting a new kernel can be (almost!) as simple as: ``` cd Adafruit-Pi-Kernel-o-Matic vagrant up vagrant ssh sudo ./build.sh ``` Interested? You'll just need to install a bit of software. Read on for specifics. - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-kernel-o-matic/installing-dependencies.md) ## Featured Products ### Linux "Tux" Penguin - Skill badge, iron-on patch [Linux "Tux" Penguin - Skill badge, iron-on patch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/553) You hacked, modded or made something with Linux! Adafruit offers a fun and exciting "badges" of achievement for electronics, science and engineering. 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