what is intel-686-smp?

nadroj · 01-24-2005, 01:37 PM

im giving ubuntu/linux yet another chance.
i am following a tutorial on ubuntuforums.org, for upgrading my system after install.

i have a p4 2.8 800FSB w/ HT cpu.... the command the tutorial says to do is:

Code:

sudo apt-get install intel-686-smp

or intel-386, or intel-686, etc etc..
what do i choose for my cpu? i have a 686, right? the tutorial says intel-686-smp is for 'dual intel cpus'. since HT makes the computer think there is 2 cpus, right(?), do i do 686-smp or just 686?

thanks for the input

leonscape · 01-24-2005, 01:51 PM

I would use the intel-686-smp, Since yes you do have a 686 and with HT, it does look like 2 cpu's to Linux.

( SMP - Symmetric Multiprocessing )

nadroj · 01-24-2005, 01:58 PM

alright, i was hopinh that was right. thanks for the clarification and insight

ps- do you know of a good tutorial/link on how to upgrade kernel? i have 2.6.8.1-4 installed, but want to try the latest stable. i looked in synaptic but it says i have the latest; could you hook me up with a good site for newbies to upgrading to the new kernel?
if not, its ok.. thanks anyways for your previous help

leonscape · 01-24-2005, 06:24 PM

Becuase of the centrallity of your kernel to your system. Kernels are not generally upgraded like other packages. You can install multiple versions of the kernel side-by-side, so you can test them to make sure you have no problems.

This will give you a list of the kernel-images available for 686-smp

Code:

apt-cache search kernel-image 686-smp

Once you've found one you want to upgrade too do

Code:

apt-get install kernel-image-2.6.10-1-686-smp

If you decide later to remove your current version as the new one is working fine do

Code:

apt-get remove --purge kernel-image-2.6.8.1-4

Also have you upgraded to warty?

ValidiusMaximus · 01-24-2005, 07:16 PM

initrd kernels SUCK. Download the source from www.kernel.org and custom compile. Not only is it faster but it is easier then batteling with initrd.

nadroj · 01-24-2005, 07:37 PM

alright leon, ill try that out.. thank you!

ya i have only used warty, i thought warty was the first release of ubuntu... i am downloading "hoary" right now, test version, 5.02 or somethign, warty is 4.10 i think.
hopefully within that will lie the new kernel, if not, ill try a crack at what you said and hope i can get it running.

leonscape · 01-24-2005, 09:56 PM

ValidiusMaximus: I usually compile my own kernels as well, but I use Debian sources, and compile it the 'Debian Way'. I also don't use initrd.

I do it the debian way, because the patch's are installed for debian and it's very easy to remove kernels later, plus the added advantage that it set's up grub for you.