title: How do I cross-compile a Linux kernel to a MIPS little endian host?
body: <p>The kernel in question is <strong>2.6.18</strong>. If I call</p>
  
  <pre><code>make ARCH=mips CROSS_COMPILE=mipsel-linux- menuconfig
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  <p>there will be only the option to build a big endian kernel in the menu. If I use <strong>ARCH=mipsel</strong>, it will complain about not having an <strong>arch/mipsel</strong> dir.</p>
  
  <p>How's this done?</p>