Re: Call for upgrade testing
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> I don't think this is correct:
> > + <p>&debian;-packaged kernels (<package/kernel-image/ packages) use
> > + <package/devfs/, the kernel device filesystem, to represent devices.</p>
> The kernel packages use basic, static /dev. Not devfs.
> Debian installer uses devfs, which results in devices like /dev/discs/disc0
> instead of /dev/hda.
oops, my bad. I don't recall a discussion leading up to the change but I'm
not on many lists, I've been focusing on d-i.
> > I have not had time to try a kernel upgrade yet to experience all the
> > fun things that can happen, I'll post an updated patch then.
>
> Don't spend too much time on it. We don't have much more time for changes.
ok
> > I would like to add a bit to the mouse configuration, about what are
> > the old device files and their new equivalents, for the common cases
> > - usb, ps/2, generic serial. But I'm not sure what the facts are.
> > I'll have a go at doing an upgrade and try to come up with something.
>
> I think the pointers we have now will allow users to work out the rest for
> themself. If we are too specific, the risk is that what we list works for
> some but not for others.
ok. I'll reread the whole release notes page to see how it looks now.
> > Question: Is module-init-tools a drop-in replacement for modutils,
> > in the sense that it will work seamlessly with 2.4 kernels?
> > I assume "yes" but it might be worth saying so explicitly.
>
> No. AFAIK you still need modutils if you want to boot a 2.4 kernel.
ah. But they work alongside each other with no problems, yes?
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