On Wednesday 23 Mar 2005 23:16, Derek Jennings wrote:
> On Wednesday 23 March 2005 19:38, Malcolm Candlish wrote:
> > Hi ,
> >
> > Is it possible to successfully change the kernel on Mandrake 10.1 64 bit
> > from 2.6 to 2.4.
> >
> > I do know that 2.4 modules run my scanner whereas the 2.6 will not run
> > module dmx3191d.
> >
> > Is there a downside to doing this.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
> >
> > Malcolm Candlish.
>
> Yes you can quite easily.
>
> With your Software Install GUI enter kernel in the search box
> You will see a list of available kernels. Install the 2.4 kernel.
>
> It will become the default kernel. Your 2.6 kernel will still be available
> in the lilo menu.
> If you want to change the default kernel use the Boot GUI in Mandrake
> Control centre.
>
> Note the 2.4 kernel loads its modules according to /etc/modules.conf, while
> the 2.6 kernel uses /etc/modprobe.conf so you must ensure both files are
> set up correctly.
>
> If you have an Nvidia video card and use the proprietary driver you will
> have to compile it for each kernel version (using the correct
> kernel-source)
>
> My own scanner does not work with the 2.6 kernel so I have to boot with 2.4
> whenever I want to use it.
>
> derek
Thank you Derek. This seems to be a logical way forward and I downloaded the
new kernel as you suggested. It went very smoothly.
However, I still get an insmod problem, which you may have dealt with. This is
with the new 2.4 kernel. It is as follows and if you have any ideas please
let me know.
On trying to insmod module:-
[EMAIL PROTECTED] malcolm]#
insmod-f /lib/modules/2.4.28-0.rc1.5mdk/kernel/driver
s/scsi/dmx3191d.o
/lib/modules/2.4.28-0.rc1.5mdk/kernel/drivers/scsi/dmx3191d.o:
/lib/modules/2.4.
28-0.rc1.5mdk/kernel/drivers/scsi/dmx3191d.o: unresolved symbol
print_msg_R8cc5a e07
Even if you can't crack it, I do thank you for all your kind help.
Malcolm Candlish.
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