Re: How can I get Sarge installed on unsupported hardware?
On Thu, Mar 30, 2006 at 03:50:43PM +0100, Andy wrote:
>
> The website says ...
>
> "Please take kernel-headers package from unstable repository when
> you need it"
>
> and...
>
> "Backported newer udev, hotplug, initramfs-tools, and selinux.
> Take care when you upgrade this environment to testing or
> unstable."
Backported means AFAIK that the packages are compiled in the "Stable"
environment, i.e. Sarge.
> But I don't fully understand what those statements mean.
>
> I plan to stick with stable on this box, only upgrading to etch when it
> actually is released as the new stable.
>
> Will I be able to use aptitude as normal on this box, or will I need to
> manage certain packages manually?
Should not make any difference. Make sure your /etc/apt/sources.lst file
only contains references to the Sarge repositories, i.e. no testing etch
unstable or sid references.
--
Chris.
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