What kernel version ?

M$ISBS · 07-17-2006, 10:43 PM

I using 2.4 but thinking of going back to 2.2, it was much more stable and had better support.

Ruhar · 07-18-2006, 12:34 AM

Using the test26 kernel (2.6.13) from the Slackware 10.2 disk 2. I'd like to compile my own kernel, but I've had several failed attempts. Just need to keep trying.

KMcD · 07-18-2006, 05:18 AM

@ ruhar.

The way I got started with kernel compiling (after a number of failed attempts) was to take the .config file used to configure the 2.6.x kernel released by PV for -current and then start modifying that. The current 2.6.xkernel version for slackware is linux-2.6.16.24
and the current .config is here.

simcox1 · 07-18-2006, 09:56 AM

I use the 2.4 out of sheer laziness. I absolutely hate compiling my own kernels, and the stock 2.4 kernel works fine.

dracolich · 07-18-2006, 02:26 PM

I'm using 2.6.17.x compiled from source using a config that I've tweaked to perfection. I also have a small server (about to retire) running Slack 9.1 with a 2.4.32 just cause it doesn't need anything more.

dkpw · 07-18-2006, 04:28 PM

Hi,

2.4.29 - On my webserver - Slackware 10.1.
2.6.13 - From 10.2's testing on my main desktop.
2.6.15.4 - Custom built kernel on my ThinkPad.

Isn't it nice that we have the choice.

Slick666 · 07-19-2006, 02:32 PM

Using Slackware 10.2 on my main server and was planning on sticking with because
-No usb
-No graphical interface
-Currently supports the hardware thats in there (if it ain't broke, don't fix it)

Thinking of upgrading to 2.6 because I'm looking at using a prog called trueCrypt and it only has support for 2.6

www.truecrypt.org

hitest · 07-19-2006, 03:11 PM

I've used the 2.4x kernel since version 10.0, but, I want to learn some new things.........so.......for 11 I'll figure out how to use the 2.6x kernel.
I'm a lazy SOB.

lurko · 07-19-2006, 07:40 PM

I'm using 2.6.17.1 because I could not get tvout to function at all with 2.4.x, and because that appeared to be the most recent 2.6 version available at the time. I expect I'll try to stay somewhat current now that I have a clue about kernel compiles, but I'm not overly concerned about being absolutely current.

willysr · 07-19-2006, 08:22 PM

i'm compiling the 2.6.17.6 right now from source.

it will be the same kernel version in /testing for slackware-current