Hi

I'm wondering what's the difference between 2.2.x, 2.4.x and 2.6.x.
I'm using 2.2.26 any reasons why i should use another kernel?

Thanks

It depends...

If everything is working, and you are happy with the hardware support you currently have, probably not. There is the usual point about security patches - people are often more prepared to work on more recent kernels than make sure security problems are fixed in older kernels, but a lot of newer security problems can be the result of code added to the new versions anyway. There are some performance enhancements that some people say make their computer more responsive (I haven't really noticed that much of an improvement myself). It really comes down to what you want from your system, and whether the new versions can give you something your current one can't. In the worst case, you can keep a copy of your old kernel and try a new one - if you have problems you can switch back, otherwise you can compare performance and see which one you like best.

if your system is running fine.............no sense in upgrading it


if it ain't broke .........don't fix it.

no. if you don't need any of newly added features keep with the old one. on the other side there are interresting features like better security/firewall, memorymangement, and maybe better support for your hw included. if your box is a newer one you'll better with a recent kernel. 2.6 is quite stable by now, but i'd recommend 2.6 not yet (for various reasons).

sl mritch.