The Linux Kernel (What's the newest version?)

jlacroix · 01-25-2004, 12:09 AM

Hey all what is the newest version of the Kernel for Fedora? I have the 2149 kernel, isn't there a 2.6? If there is, would it benefit me to install it?

gokul · 01-25-2004, 12:21 AM

The kernel is available as source code for version 2.6.1
The new kernel gives u a lot of features that give great performance boost. It is trend setter.

try kernel.org for patches (p) or Full source code (F)
Fedora itself has not released a stable 2.6.x kernel.

If u want to compile
try here first. It was written for mandrake but It will get u started properly:
http://easymamecab.mameworld.net/htm...r_border=19133

gokul · 01-25-2004, 12:24 AM

sorry for that
the link is:
http://easymamecab.mameworld.net/html/linux.htm

gokul · 01-25-2004, 12:32 AM

More reading:
http://www.kniggit.net/wwol26.html
In a single sentence : worth the effort.

jlacroix · 01-25-2004, 12:32 AM

Can I install it in Fedora though? There isn't an RPM?

gokul · 01-25-2004, 12:49 AM

U can install in fedora.
but i don't think there is a stable RPM available yet.
I'll look around and let u know.

gokul · 01-25-2004, 12:54 AM

look at
http://people.redhat.com/arjanv/2.6/RPMS.kernel/

I must back off now, because i have not tried those packages myself.

But if u can afford to try things, tinker around ur linux ( thats how i learn a lot), then i encourage u to install them.