Re: Kernel 2.6.xx
On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 23:37:00 +0200
Atanas Atanasov <thenasko@gmail.com> wrote:
> I will keep in mind that sarge uses 2.6 kernel. I am asking for it
> because I read in many sites that this kernel runs well with laptops
> and it contains many improvements from 2.4. Actually I started
> downloading woody and I have the first several CD-s. Isn't it possible
> just to recompile the core from 2.6 sourcecore and to make it run
> fine, or you suggest sarge as a more innovative distro supporting
> laptops without a lot of bothering.
>
The problem is that kernel 2.6 needs a new util-linux package which is
not present in woody. Without this new kernel tools you won't be able to
run a 2.6. kernel.
It is better to install sarge.
Regards
Kai
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