Re: Kernel upgrade question: apt-kpkg??
On Sat, Feb 24, 2001 at 11:51:43AM -0500, Glen Snyder wrote:
> I've upgraded my kernel before, with the ususal procedures. I noticed in
> Debian Planet
> http://www.debianplanet.org/debianplanet/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=4
>
> the suggestion that it is better after using "make menuconfig" or "make
> config" to make a kernel package from the kernel_image, using
> "make-kpkg kernel_image", and then "dpkg -i" on the package that is
> created.
> I can see how this would be useful if I had a number of identical boxes.
> The suggestion is that this is "safer and easier" even for users of
> single Linux boxes.
> Before I upgrade to 2.4.1, is there any merit to this? It seems like the
> extra steps wouldn't be easier, especially if I have to make changes to
> the kernel_image. Any idea how this might be "safer" ?
> Thanks,
There are less steps doing it the debian way. Take a look at -
http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.html
I've done it both ways. Single system or multiple, personally I like
the debian way. Your choice.
kent
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