--- Martin Edward John Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I want to upgarde to a 2.4.* kernel on my woody > system. > Is this is a startightforward re-compile with > relevant kernel source or are there things I need > to watch out for? > Short Answer is yes it is easy.
Things to watch our for are. 1. Use the Debian Kernel package tools. You won't need to do much reading up I just used the info from the Debian FAQ. http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.html#s-non-debian-kernel 2. Learn about Kernel Modules. You will need to know what they are, what they do and which ones you need. You may need to do some reading on this. With out this information you will not be able to compile a kernel that will run all your hardware 3. Learn how your bootloader works. When you compile a new kernel you will need to modify your bootloader. The Debian Kernel tools will produce a .deb package that will modify Lilo for you but you will need to make sure you can still boot into your old kernel if the new one fails. Also if you use Grub you are going to have to set it up yourself, installing the kernel package will not modify Grub. Also make sure you have a boot floppy for a worst case senario where neither new nor old kernel will boot. (this is rare though) 4. Don't worry if it does not work the first time. It is very easy to miss a module or 2, that you need, when you compile your first kernel. If this happens just do it again. (Just between you an me, it took me 3 goes to get all my hardware working.) 5. This is worth the effort. When you are done you will find you have a computer the boots twice as fast as it did with the installed kernel and also runs twice as fast. Good Luck Geoff http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies - Vote for your nominees in our online Oscars pool.
