Wich Kernel to choose ?????

JKoder · 10-04-2006, 08:45 AM

Hello !
I just downloaded Slackware 11 DVD and i am wondering what kernel to choose ?
I mention that the install process will be done on a Laptop : Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo L7300.
Should i use the 2.4.xx kernel or use the 2.6.xx version ?
Wich one will allow me to setup ACPI ( i have no idea how should i do it but i will try to find out), so my laptop fans will tor on/of whenever it's needed?

Please help me on this one !

Thankx

tuxrules · 10-04-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKoder

Hello !
Should i use the 2.4.xx kernel or use the 2.6.xx version ?
Wich one will allow me to setup ACPI ( i have no idea how should i do it but i will try to find out), so my laptop fans will tor on/of whenever it's needed?

You should be better off using 2.6 kernel version (huge26.s). Don't forget to install kernel-modules packages and kernel-source package if you want to recompile kernel. look into /extra/linux-2.6.17.13 directory on the 11-dvd.

You may have to load additional modules to actually use ACPI.

Code:

/sbin/modprobe fan

Code:

/sbin/modprobe thermal

Code:

/sbin/modprobe processor

Code:

/sbin/modprobe button

Code:

/sbin/modprobe battery

I found this link which has a bit more info on acpi if you need custom acpi events. It is for 10.1 but should work for 11 as well.

Tux,