Re: Kernel upgrade?
On 04/25/2007 07:59 PM, Douglas Allan Tutty wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 05:47:33PM -0400, ISHWAR RATTAN wrote:
>> Is there a way to safely update the running kernel 2.4
>> to 2.6? What to do if the new kernel does not boot?
>>
>
> Yes.
> Before you start, only have one kernel (the working 2.4) installed.
> There should be a symlink from /vmlinuz and /initrd.img to the actual
> kernel and initrd files in /boot.
>
> When you install a new kernel, the existing 2.4 kernel will now be
> symlinked as /vmlinuz.old, ditto initrd.
>
> Note that module names can change so you may loose networking until you
> get modules sorted out. Do the kernel upgrade sitting at the system
> console, not from X, not from ssh.
>
> Do a full backup first.
>
> Doug.
Must read: http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/releasenotes
Especially section 4. Upgrades from previous releases
Recommended: Browse this list's archives to learn from others'
experiences and mistakes.
Good luck!
Ralph
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