Do you guys know if the new 2.5 Kernel works with Slackware 9. My computer isnt really a "production" computer,so im willing to take the risk. Also, does the guide at the top of the forum still apply to the 2.5 kernel.

Hmmm...haven't tried that kernel yet...maybe I'll try it in the next few days and see what happens...why not.

I'm running kernel 2.5.66 right now on Slack 9 and it works like a charm. All you need to update is remove the supplied modutils and install the latest version of Rusty Russells' module-init-tools from here:

http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kern...rusty/modules/

-= Obi-Wan =-

Warning: 2.5 is an unstable kernel which is under development. If your not familiar or somewhat new with Linux, I'd suggest just sticking with the latest stable kernel which is 2.4.20.

I know its unstable, but ive always had good luck with Beta things. I was a beta tester for a couple versions of Windows, and apart from the occasional bug, it ran pretty good. I am a newbie, but I figured that it would be a good way to learn. Im going to custom compile my kernel anyway, so wouldnt it be the same with the 2.5 as it is with the 2.4?

Well, as far as stability is concerned, 2.5.x is now pretty solid, and it's certainly more stable than any beta of Windows. However, there is always a risk with unstable kernels of nasty things like data corruption, so use it at your own risk. I'd recommend not keeping any valueable data on a 2.5.x without backing it up somewhere safe first.

That said, if you want to try out 2.5.x, go right ahead. It's stable enough now for mass-testing, and the kernel team needs your help in widespread testing of the new development kernel.

-= Obi-Wan =-