Re: how can I upgrade kernel in etch

[Dale <quail.linux@gmail.com>]

On 7 June 2010 07:36, Long Wind <longwind2009@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have etch which use kernel 2.6.18-6
> I want to upgrade it to kernel 2.6.24 or later
> but it doesn't contain it:
>
> deb http://http.us.debian.org/debian etch main
>
> Where can I find new kernel images in Debian packages?
>
>
have you had a look into Debian backports[1]

quick search revealed 2.6.26 kernel[2] has been back ported to etch


Regards
Dale


[1] http://www.backports.org/dokuwiki/doku.php
[2] http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=linux-image-2.6&searchon=names&section=all&suite=etch-backports
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