On 03 Feb 1999q, E.L. Meijer Eric" wrote: > Anthony replied: > > What is the point of doing this? I've always compiled my own kernels from > > source, in both RedHat and Debian, and never felt the need to use either > > .rpm or .deb versions. Perhaps it's because I don't use lilo but prefer > > loadlin. > > I also use loadlin. The nice thing I find about make-kpkg is that it > automates a number of steps you have to take in the right order, > especially if you are using modules. It also makes it rather simple to > keep a few kernels around with their modules if you are trying to get > certain hardware working (mostly sound cards for me), or if you feel > like trying new kernel versions. > > Eric Meijer >
I don't use modules, so perhaps that's the difference. Trying a new kernel is then as easy as changing the name in the batch file from which I boot linux. I probably would use modules if I wanted a sound card to work but I don't - in fact, I've even wired my speaker through the turbo switch so it's off most of the time! Anthony -- Anthony Campbell - running Linux Debian 2.0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.achc.demon.co.uk "The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on..." - Edward Fitzgerald (Rubaiat of Omar Khayyam)