Bug#329355: Kernels compiled from kernel-source-2.4.27 can't boot on x86_64.

[Maximilian Attems <maks@sternwelten.at>]

On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 01:39:18PM +0300, Nikos Ntarmos wrote:
> Package: kernel-source-2.4.27
> Version: 2.4.27-11.hls.2005082200
> Severity: important
> 
> Kernels compiled from kernel-source-2.4.27 fail to boot on x86_64, with
> a 'FATAL: Kernel too old' error. This is on a 3.1r0a/x86_64 system, with
> security and standard updates as of yesterday. The error is probably
> caused by libc6 having been built against a v2.6 kernel, which seems
> very probable since 3.1r0a ships with a 2.6.8 kernel. However, if this
> is actually the case, a remark in the package's description or a preinst
> dialog warning the user of this problem (if not taking this package
> completely off the x86_64 repo) would be very useful and time-saving.
> 

why can't you use the 2.6 kernel image?

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maks