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Originally Posted by tuubaaku
OK, I think my question is relevant to this thread, because I just want to install the 2.6 kernel - so I won't start a new one. I've got a stable Slack 11.0 box set up (ie. I don't want to be experimenting & breaking things). However, I would like to upgrade from the 2.4 to huge26 (2.6.17.13) kernel. I've read the files and looked at threads like this, but I want to make sure I've got the process right so I don't mess up my computer.
So, can I just use these steps?
1) install kernel-generic-2.6.17.13-i486
2) install kernel-modules-2.6.17.13-i486
3) edit bootloader to point to right kernel (and back up 2.4 kernel in case something goes wrong)
4) reboot & run new kernel
Are there any steps I'm missing? Just switching the kernel like that shouldn't mess up all my compiled programs and my whole setup, right?
Thanks for any tips you can give.
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Sorry I haven't replied just been busy over the last week. The steps you listed are fine. With your bootloader you can have multiple entries so there should be a problem there, if the 2.6.17.13 kernel doesn't work, you can just reboot using the 2.4 kernel.
I usually run
depmod -a just to update the modules files, but this isn't really necessary since slackware runs depmod -a through the boot up scripts, I just do it as a habit.
And no there won't be any problems with your compiled programs or the setup.
