Executive Summary for Bob: -- Keep kernel-desktop and delete kernel-default. -- If you don't do so already, use the NVidia kmp packages from the community repository.
A few months ago, it was mentioned here that kernel-desktop is now the "new default" and should be used in most circumstances. kernel-default is primarly supplied for old hardware that doesn't have PAE capabilities.
That the name "kernel-default" stuck for the non-default kernel and that the two names were not switched was then attested as unfortunate. It is something that the devs contemplated to change for enhanced clarity, but then decided that it was too much hassle for the gain. AFAIR, there were too many problems with dependencies or something like that.
It would help if the remaining purpose of kernel-default was described better in its YaST/RPM description, particularly lack of PAE support, and what that means.
Bless you Joachim, and all who hold you dear! --
I have missed some of the posts in this thread, so I hope that my question hasn't been covered already. If kernel-desktop is recommended for desktops, which kernel do you recommend for laptops? Thanks, and this isn't a trick question. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org