> You don't need to manually build it, it can be automated by inserting a
> step something like:
>
> cd /usr/src/sys/arch/i386/conf && config GENERIC && cd ../compile/GENERIC
> && make depend && make

right, i only put MANUALLY BUILD KERNEL to avoid typing out the rest of the
commands.  i meant to use your provided method as opposed to build.sh
kernel=GENERIC

> The BUILDING document should show you that "-d" is for building the
> distribution.

ok...so is my last email right or wrong?

> > also, am i correct in assuming netbsd-1-6 will get me 1.6.1-stable?
>
> Maybe for a short while. But then netbsd-1-6 will continue to get bug
> fixes and some enhancements. Use netbsd-1-6-PATCH001-RELEASE.

i want the latest 1.6*-stable, always.  is that or is that not netbsd-1-6?