Re: Testing a new kernel

[Shao Zhang <shao@linuxfreak.com>]

Hi,
	Why don't you add the new kernel image to lilo while keeping the old
	one?

	Everytime when I upgrade the kernel, I change my current kernel to 
	label=old, and put the newest one with label=linux. So, if your new
	kernel does not work properly, you can always type old at the lilo
	prompt to switch back to your old kernel. Below is my lilo.conf file:

boot=/dev/hda2
root=/dev/hda2
install=/boot/boot.b
map=/boot/map
default=dos
prompt
timeout=50
image=/vmlinuz
        label=linux
        read-only
        vga=normal
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.6
        label=old
        read-only
other=/dev/hda1
        label=dos
        table=/dev/hda

	Hope this helps...

Shao.

Stanley J. Benes [benes@cig.mot.com] wrote:
> Hi.
> 
> I've just completed my 1st crack at compiling the 2.0.36 kernel to optimize my
> system. I've read through the HOWTO's and all the on-line documentation, and I
> think I understand (and successfully done) all the steps except for
> installation. But I have a bit if anxiety about trying out the new image (too
> many bad experiences left over from the MS Registry), and I'd like to verify
> that I understand what I'm doing. I checked the archives, but I don't see an
> answer... maybe I missed it.
> 
> Anyway:
> 
> I have a new bzImage and bzdisk created, but I'd like to test the new kernel
> without removing my old image or updating LILO (yet). From my understanding, if
> I reboot the machine with the bzdisk I created, then the new kernel should be
> loaded without effecting the old image on hda. If everything tests out OK, I
> can run make bzlilo to do the permanent install. If something is wrong, then I
> just remove the disk and reboot, which will load my old kernel image.
> 
> Is that correct?
> 
> Sorry to take up bandwidth with this question, but as a newbie, I wanted to
> make sure I learn the right way to do things.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Stanley J. Benes
> Technology and Innovations Group
> Motorola, Inc.
> 
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