Switching Kernels...

Iguana · 12-09-2003, 09:04 PM

I would like to switch from my present (2.4.22) kernel to the new 2.6.0-test11. However, seeing as how this would be my first time replacing a kernel, I'm curious to know if there is a document or a "howto" to switch my kernel.

Thanks in advance.

Tinkster · 12-09-2003, 09:36 PM

You don't replace the old kernel ...

You have them both, and the switching happens
via lilo

All you need is two sections in lilo.conf

Give the new kernel file a different name
from vmlinuz (like vmlinuz.2.6) and edit
/etc/lilo.conf appropriately.

Cheers,
Tink

DrOzz · 12-09-2003, 11:36 PM

and to follow up with what tink said, you can get a better idea how to tackle this and take a look at this