Re: Testing a new kernel

1999-08-09 Thread Bob Nielsen
Yes, that will work. You should also look at installing kernel-package and using make-kpkg to compile your kernel. It will create a debian kernel-image package. When installed, this updates lilo for you and also renames the previous kernel so you have a fallback. Bob On Mon, Aug 09, 1999 at 10

Re: Testing a new kernel

1999-08-09 Thread Shao Zhang
Hi, Why don't you add the new kernel image to lilo while keeping the old one? Everytime when I upgrade the kernel, I change my current kernel to label=old, and put the newest one with label=linux. So, if your new kernel does not work properly, you can alway

Testing a new kernel

1999-08-09 Thread Stanley J. Benes
Hi. I've just completed my 1st crack at compiling the 2.0.36 kernel to optimize my system. I've read through the HOWTO's and all the on-line documentation, and I think I understand (and successfully done) all the steps except for installation. But I have a bit if anxiety about trying out the new i