Kernel Upgrade question

**bongski55** · 05-13-2003, 07:46 AM

This is a general question about kernel upgrading. Suppose I want to upgrade 2.4.20,do I have to go thru 2.4.3 before going to 2.4.4 or I can go directly to the highest available upgrade kerenel or patch?

**eadz** · 05-13-2003, 09:00 AM

Which version of Knoppix are you using?

Do don't need to go through the different versions. Either apt-get install kernel-image-2.4.20 or download the source for 2.4.20 ( linux-2.4.20.tar.nz from kernel.org )

**bongski55** · 05-14-2003, 06:07 AM

I am not doing any upgrade to my knoppix,still using "poor man's install". I meant this to be a general linux question.

Are kernel upgrades specific to distro? I mean for each distro having different procedures?

**eadz** · 05-14-2003, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by bongski55

I am not doing any upgrade to my knoppix,still using "poor man's install". I meant this to be a general linux question.

Are kernel upgrades specific to distro? I mean for each distro having different procedures?

Yes, in debian it is apt-get install <new kernel>

I take it you want to upgrade a different version of linux i.e. not Debian or Knoppix ?

**bongski55** · 05-14-2003, 08:32 AM

Not decided yet on any distro. Have to admit I 'might' settle on Knoppix. I find it has the most active forum of all the distros. Evidence is the quick reply to this post.