Greg Freemyer wrote: > On 10/10/07, Sloan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> It was fairly easy to leverage suse features to move to the new kernel. >> >> make cloneconfig >> save .config file >> install new kernel source >> copy .config to new kernel src dir >> make oldconfig >> make >> make modules_install >> make install >> >> Boot into 2.6.23 - >> > That preserves the SUSE config, but it loses all the SUSE kernel patches. > > As an example the SATA-PMP patches are in the suse kernel, but not in > 2.6.23. That patchset along is a couple thousand lines of source > (iirc). >
Indeed, all the usual caveats apply - my main workstation is fairly generic, and the vanilla kernel works. intel mobo, intel video, intel networking etc. Those with exotic hardware or 3rd party drivers would have more work to do - so don't nuke the original kernel and leave yourself up the creek in case of problems. Joe -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
