Another Kernel Question?

blmartin777 · 04-20-2004, 10:11 AM

I want to install the 2.6.5 kernel in Mepis/Debian what is the command to download it and then do I just do the make menuconfig and all that jazz?

Thanks

Pcghost · 04-20-2004, 12:46 PM

Go to kernel.org to download the kernel. Decompress it (tar.bz2) and follow the instructions in the file INSTALL to the letter and you should be set.

Shafted · 04-20-2004, 03:01 PM

I used apt to get my kernel image and it was unbelievably easy to install 2.6.5.

I used synaptic to get it, but from a command prompt I guess the command would be:

apt-get install -f kernel-image-2.6.5

or at least something along those lines.

It'll install and ask a couple easy questions. Then you've gotta run lilo (if you're using lilo) and you're on your way.

blmartin777 · 04-20-2004, 10:51 PM

Quote:

I used apt to get my kernel image and it was unbelievably easy to install 2.6.5.

I used synaptic to get it, but from a command prompt I guess the command would be:

apt-get install -f kernel-image-2.6.5

or at least something along those lines.

It'll install and ask a couple easy questions. Then you've gotta run lilo (if you're using lilo) and you're on your way.

I did all that and when I rebooted the new kernel wouldn't even start at all. The screen was just blank. I am using GRUB if that matters.

any other thoughts

thanks

geekzen · 04-21-2004, 09:57 PM

Did you install module-init-tools? Biggest problem causer when moving to 2.6 from a 2.4 series kernel.

blmartin777 · 04-21-2004, 10:11 PM

I am currently using 2.6.4 so I would think that is already installed

geekzen · 04-21-2004, 10:37 PM

True. Why not do a source install? That way you get what you want, not just what distro creaters want.

Shafted · 04-23-2004, 12:05 PM

I'm using lilo, after using apt to get the kernel image you have to run lilo. You will probably have to do the same with grub. Check the README that comes with the apt package. If you're using Synaptic you can see all the files each package puts down and easily find any and all documentation.

The Seeker 11 · 04-23-2004, 12:13 PM

I just installed the 2.6.5 kernel and simply typed # update-grub to edit the file. That being said I'm having some problems with my mouse not working and XFree86 screwing me around.

Thankfully I was still able to boot into 2.4.19.

Dswissmiss · 04-23-2004, 05:12 PM

Yep, be sure to do a update-grub after installing the new kernel. As for Xfree86 giving problems, during the config just choose the Vesa drivers, then either re-install the nvidia drivers from the libranet cd, or download them from the net (if thats what you meant by it screwing you around).

The Seeker 11 · 04-24-2004, 12:49 AM

Turns out it was because hotplug was removed when installing the new kernel. I ran # apt-get install hotplug whilst using 2.4.19 and it allowed me to boot into 2.6.5 with no problems.

Running better than ever!

kenji1903 · 05-02-2004, 07:49 AM

Howdy guys,
Another newbie here.....
I've just updated my redhat 9 kernel (2.4.8-20) to 2.6.5.

Everything went well until I came to the /sbin/grub-install, seems to me I have a missing parameter or something..... I just ignored that and rebooted

Now I get the word GRUB all over the screen when I tried to enter the bootloader menu.....
Did i mess up my grub.conf?
How do I edit a file under "linux rescue"?

Cheers!
Will