Re: Dist-Uprade on HPPA64
* Martin Zobel-Helas (mhelas@helas.net) [041130 14:15]:
> On Tuesday, 30 Nov 2004, you wrote:
> > What would be the issue with installing an 32bit-kernel for
> > dist-upgrades? (If this is a silly idea, please tell me.)
>
> i did not test it. should i?
>
> I also don't think it's a good idea to install a 32bit-kernel. Persons
> running 64bit-kernel whould have to:
>
> 1.) install backported modutils
> 2.) install 32bit kernel
> 3.) reboot
> 4.) dist-upgrade
> 5.) install a 64bit kernel
> 6.) reboot
>
> IMHO this is one reboot too much... And as you saw on weekend, HPPA
> machines need some time to (re)boot....
Well, IIRC, it is enough to use _only_ the 32bit kernel, and that would
make it easier for us, because we don't need an extra package in the
archive. But yes, your reason is also strong. Ok, so I tend to go to the
backported modutils. Unless somebody vetoes me, I'll try to handle that
with the modutils maintainer.
Cheers,
Andi
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