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Re: Is it possible to update the kernel on a running system with out rebooting?



On Tuesday 15 January 2002 11:22, Walter Tautz wrote:
> I.e., not merely install the kernel and run lilo but have the running
> kernel switch over to the newer version?
>
> -walter

This might help you:
http://user-mode-linux.sourceforge.net/

It runs kernels in usermode, so you could test your new kernel without 
worrying if it will freeze or a need to reboot. If it works, then you 
can upgrade the kernel-on-hardware.



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