Re: Kernel Questions

[jim biri <jim.biri@gmail.com>]

Hi,

> > Sarge/2.6, but I'd like to know the precise kernel.
> 
> uname -r

Great - thanks.

 
> > (a) Is the kernel-image-2.6.8-1-k7-smp image a RAID-specific image?
> > What's the meaning of the "k7" and the "smp"?
> 
> k7 is athlon/duron/whatever from AMD. SMP stands for multiprocessor
> support.

OK. Sounds like I don't need these options. Don't have either AMD nor
multi-processor.
Where can I find a list of what those parameters mean? For other
kernel listings ......


 
> > (b) Where can I find any documentation as to what those characters
> > mean so I don't have to bother this mailing list again about this?
> >
> > (c) What's the quickest way of actually doing such an upgrade - to -
> > kernel-image-2.6.8-1-k7-smp? Using aptitude or apt ....


> I don't know (I don't use distribution kernels). Maybe "aptitude install
> kernel-image-2.6.8-1-k7-smp" ?
> 

Okey doke. Sounds like I need to check my kernel against some of the
latest Deb Sarge 2.6 kernels, see if mine is remotely up-to-date, and
if not - do nothing for now.

Thanks again,
Jim