Re: Silo, Lilo, Grub and a new kernel

["Daniel J. Priem" <daniel@flexserv.de>]

edit /boot/silo.conf and include it there or just try <TAB> at the silo
prompt



example:

root=/dev/sda2  # check the setting / dont change it :)
partition=1
default=Linux  # so always your standard kernel will be booted
read-only
timeout=50

#This is your 2.4.18
image=/vmlinuz  #symlink to your 2.4 kernel
        label=Linux
#here some initrd? i dont know

image=/vmlinuz-2.6.selfbuilt   #check the name
    label=Linux26
    initrd=/initrd.img268 # if you have a initrd under your homebuilt 2.6


John <johnhedge@gmail.com> writes:

> Hi,
>
> I have an Ultra 5 running Debian Etch on 2.4.18. It uses Silo as I've never
> been game to change it to Lilo or Grub on the basis 'if it aint broke, don't
> fix it!'
>
> I've just compiled and installed a brand new kernel 2.6.16. (vmlinuz is
> still pointing at 2.4.18)
>
> Q. How do I get Silo to offer me the choice of kernel on boot? (I don't want
> to be left hung out to dry if my new kernel has a panic)
>
> TIA
>
> John