Teruel de Campo MD wrote:

What is the best setup or precautions to take if you want to try different kernels?. For example I have suse 10.2 working well with 2.6.18 now I build 2.6.20 with the same config of 2.6.18. Is the new kernel going to change anything in the system than when I load back the 2.6.18 I will have problems?

If you're going to compile a Kernel of your won, IMO, the best option for you is: - extract the desired kernel on a directory of your choosing... - enter that directory, and type 'make cloneconfig' followed by 'make prepare' - check all configurations with 'make xconfig' and see if it suits your needs. ( you can also use 'make oldconfig' ) - then, to build your kernel and modules type 'make'. You can use -j4 parameter to use 4 ( or whatever ) threads. - then, as root, type 'make modules_install' - then, as root, type 'make install' This later command will add new kernel ( and friends ) to your /boot. It also adds a new entry on /boot/grub/menu.lst with this kernel. If you want to boot from your previous kernel, just select it at boot.

In summary how do you setup you system to test kernels? Anything special in Grub?

I know it is a bit of a shot answer but, it should get you started.

TIA

-=terry(Denver)=-

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