Thus spake Peter Christensen: > I'm still learning Debian-Linux, was so pleased that apt-get worked. It > took 12 hours (!), but afterward Mozilla was finally working, so now I > have internet access. > > After the apt-get dist-upgrade I got a message saying that I must > upgrade the kernel. Current is 2.0.36, need at least 2.2.12. > > Compiling the kernel looks like it will be tough for a beginner. (I > checked out some of the instructions on the Debian website.) > > So here's my question: I'm sure I'll make a mistake if I compile the > kernel, so I want to have a fresh set of Debian CDs. According to the > Debian website Cheapbytes sells a "vendor release" and a "custom > release." Linux-CD.com sells the "official release." Does it make a > difference which I buy? (Both sell the 2.2r3 release.) Compiling a kernel is something that should be approached cautiously, but it's also not *that* hard. Try http://linuxnewbie.org - they have some decent walkthroughs for this kind of thing. Just make sure you have a bootdisk (mkboot) and take a deep breath before you reboot. In the long run, learning how to recompile a kernel will result in a better running box, as well - you won't have unnecessary things compiled in, and your resulting kernel will be smaller. Good luck, Steve -- Waiter: "Tea or coffee, gentlemen?" 1st customer: "I'll have tea." 2nd customer: "Me, too -- and be sure the glass is clean!" (Waiter exits, returns) Waiter: "Two teas. Which one asked for the clean glass?"
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