The linux-nfs package has the tools required to use the kernel nfsd.
The kernel patches in the package aren't required, as the nfsd code is
already in the kernel tree.
> I ask as I have compiled Linux-2.1.76 on two boxes.
> It works perfectly on one, but not on the other --
> I think because of some NFS problem,
> perhaps related to the mounting of Sun filesystems.
> (I'm not really able to experiment on this box,
> as too many other people are affected.)
If you're having trouble getting knfsd to work, submit a bug report with
a description of the problem.
Regards,
Bill