Nikos Chantziaras ha scritto: > bn wrote: >>> You can keep both kernels and just use the bootloader to select which >>> one to boot into. So if your new kernel doesn't work just reboot and >>> use your old kernel again until you can work out whats wrong with the >>> new one. >> >> Yes, but this means recompiling all external modules (nvidia, madwifi) >> every time I boot in a new kernel if I want them to work, isn't it? > > No. Kernel modules are kept in /lib/modules/VERSION/ meaning you will > have the older ones working when you boot the older kernel again. >
Oh, I didn't know, thanks. It's incredible that after 5 years of using Linux I am still so utterly clueless! Thanks guys. m.
