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Re: New Kernel



Matthew Lane wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm new to debian, just switched over from ubuntu.  I heard news of
> the new 2.6.27 kernel coming out, and has atheros driver support.  My
> laptop has an atheros card I haven't gotten to work yet, and I'd like
> to get the new kernel to get that card working.  My kernel is 2.6.18,
> running the latest distro of debian.  I understand I can compile my
> own kernel if I wish to, but I never have.  I'm also aware kernel.org
> has daily image builds, but I don't really know how to install a
> kernel image or compile my own as I've never done it.  Thanks for the
> help!
>
>

You should search on Google. There are lots of helps about that. If you
already have compiled under Ubuntu, this is the same thing with Debian. 
For example, take a look at
http://kernel-handbook.alioth.debian.org/ch-common-tasks.html

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