How can I install linux kernel itself on a system without GUI?

s_taromian

How can I install linux kernel itself on a clean system without GUI?

I want to boot to console and it wouldnt have anything such as ubuntu.

arochester

You might look at http://www.linux.com/community/forums/installation/error-occurred-when-making-linux-kernel-312/17006#p17006

mfillpot

The kernel is just the driver set, you need software to interact with the system. What you are referring to is a Command Line installation, which would include the kernel and some minimal software. Many distros such as debian, gentoo, slackware, arch, etc... can easily be installed without a GUI.