Please forgive the n00b question,

I've run slack since version 10.0, but, I haven't had any luck installing the 2.6 testing kernel which comes on the install CDs.
I've tried installing it (2.6 kernel), but, it didn't work out for me. When I get to the point in the install of 10.2 where it asks for the kernel (2.6) which install CD do I use? Last time I tried the 1st install CD and it seemed to locate the 2.6 kernel, but, then on first boot I had a kernel panic. Maybe I should use the 2nd CD? Do I need to install modules and if so, how do I do that?
It would be helpful if there was a tutorial on how to install the 2.6x kernel somewhere.
Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated. Slack is my favourite distro, but, I'd like to run a more modern kernel.

Thank you.

hitest

when you boot to the first CD when installing, type test26.s at the prompt. Then when asked what kernel you want to use, pick the test26.s.

Hi

I cant remember what CD the 2.6 kernel is on, as I generate a DVD of current, just download all the *tgz EXCEPT kernel-headers-2.6.15.6-i386.tgz from here ftp://ftp.slackware.no/linux/slackwa...inux-2.6.15.6/


and yes you need to install the kernel modules otherwise none of your devices will load.

once you install the packages, cd to /boot and run "mkinitrd -c -k 2.6.15.6 -m reiserfs" <--- this is only needed if you have formatted your partitions with reiserfs, once thats done, edit your /etc/lilo.conf and add;

initrd = /boot/initrd.gz

this should be just below where it reads

image = /boot/vmlinuz

once thats done run lilo -v

any problems let me know.


Regards

Thank you Tangle and p0f:-)

Tangle, as it is the 2.6s testing kernel that I want to use, which CD should I insert after booting from the 1st istall CD (and typing test2.6s at the prompt) to install the 2.6s test kernel?

No, the one on the second cd is the source. There is a bootable one on the first CD. You will also have to boot the system the first time and install the kernel modules on the second CD. Fogot to tell you that.

Thank you Tangle,

So after typing test26s at the prompt using the first install CD when I come to the point when it asks me which kernel to use I insert the the second CD.
So when I boot the system the fisrt time at run level three how do I install the modules I need? ( I know I'm an idiot). Thank you for your patience:-)

No, there is a test26.s listed in the list of kernels to pick from.

Okay, thanks! So when I type test26.s at the command prompt booting from the first CD then I choose the 2.6 kernel listed on the first CD when I'm prompted to install a kernel. Got it.
How do I install the needed modules for the 2.6 kernel. I got this far before and then I crashed and burned.
Thank you, I think I'm almost there.

Hi, I'm bumping this thread.
If any kind soul can read through this thread and tell me the step I'm missing to installing the test26.s kernel on the first 10.2 install CD I'll be very happy.
Thank you for your help.

You would be far better installing a 2.4 kernel first, and then adding 2.6 to your working system. In fact, if you use reiser for your boot filesystem, I think it's impossible to use 2.6 when installing Slack, as there's no way of building an initrd.

Cheers,
Eddie

Thanks Eddie about the comment about initrd and reiser; I didn't know that (I always use reiser). Okay, I can easily install the 2.4 kernel, I've done it many times.
Is there a howto anywhere where it will show me how I can add the 2.6 kernel on the install cd to my working system?
Thanks for your help, much appreciated:-)

hitest

Thanks for the tip, Eddie:-) I found a brief description at the slackbook site; I'm going to give it a try.

Try mine :
http://www.informatix.or.id/willy/in...rom-source.php
http://www.informatix.or.id/willy/in...-slackware.php

This shows you the steps that are different than installing the 2.4 kernel.
http://www.anglehome.org//index.php?...d=42&Itemid=28