New Kernel

[Matthew Lane <malane@purdue.edu>]

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!