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I recommend you to compile it the Debian way:
make -jX deb-pkgInstead of "X" put your processor's cores numbers plus one, so if you have 2 cores:
make -j3 deb-pkgAt this point you will your .deb packages on the folder on top of your current, so if you want to install all the packages:
dpkg -i ../*.deb # don't use it, CHECK ALL THE PACKAGES YOU INSTALLIn this way all the aspects about the kernel images will be managed by the system's packet manager, so you can install / install it really safely, without touching your config files.
You can also compile the kernel the old fashioned way:
make -jX && make modules_installAnd then proceed with the manual installation, but if you are new to the kernel world, I really don't suggest you to do it, stick it with Debian!

Best luck,
f2f
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