[opensuse] Kernel updates for new kernels
Hello! I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the following (understanding?) problem: When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ or http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i586... I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will change to the newer branch again, won't they? Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories? Thanks, Oliver. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Sunday 30 December 2007 01:11:37 pm olit@gmx.at wrote:
Hello!
I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the following (understanding?) problem:
When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ or http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i58 6/
I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will change to the newer branch again, won't they?
Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories?
Thanks,
Oliver.
You don't get security updates with those repositories, but whole new kernel which in case of Factory can be broken. Factory has very limited testing before it appear for download. It is good idea to have spare system installed to boot from if test installation is not bootable. -- Regards, Rajko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Sun, Dec 30, 2007 at 08:11:37PM +0100, olit@gmx.at wrote:
Hello!
I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the following (understanding?) problem:
When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ or http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i586...
I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will change to the newer branch again, won't they?
Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories?
You get the security updates for the kernels of released products, not for every 2.6.xx branch. (Of course someone could create subpackages for every 2.6.xx kernel.) Ciao, Marcus -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Marcus Meissner wrote:
On Sun, Dec 30, 2007 at 08:11:37PM +0100, olit@gmx.at wrote:
Hello!
I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the following (understanding?) problem:
When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ or http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i586...
I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will change to the newer branch again, won't they?
Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories?
You get the security updates for the kernels of released products, not for every 2.6.xx branch. (Of course someone could create subpackages for every 2.6.xx kernel.)
Ciao, Marcus
So there is NO (update-)repository that allows me to use 2.6.23? OK. This brings me to another question on compiling the kernel myself: Some people talk about the SUSE-common method of installing a self-compiled kernel by first creating an RPM. Are there any howtos describing this method for OpenSUSE 10.3? I found a lot on self-compiling, but nothing on this first-make-a-RPM method. Another point: I just found this ccj_kernel from engelh. Doesn't he provide a repository with newer kernels for OpenSUSE versions? Are there any opinions about this branch? Thanks, Oliver. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
olit@gmx.at wrote:
[...] I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the following (understanding?) problem:
When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ or http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i586...
I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will change to the newer branch again, won't they?
Why do you want to upgrade to such a kernel? Is there a specific reason for it? You shouldn't play with those kernels unless you know exactly what you are doing or those new kernels support later hardware that isn't supported by the box kernel. Stick with the box kernel, and you will get all necessary updates. The repositories mentioned above (and most other kernel repositories) contain snapshots of kernels as RPMs. There's no archive for those kernel RPMs and there are no updates. Those kernels aren't officially supported.
Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories?
You don't get them anymore. The repositories contain snapshots only. If you want to compile your own kernel, you don't have to create a kernel RPM package. There's no real advantage in doing so. However, be warned: when you compile your own kernel, then it's up to you to install the latest patches/bugfixes/updates to keep your system secure. Th. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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