Re: can redhat 9 be used with kernel 2.5.x from kernel.org

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On Mon, 2003-05-19 at 06:58, Felipe Alfaro Solana wrote:

> > i am thinking about loading it on a machine to check it out.
> > never used a beta kernel before ?
> 
> Then, maybe you should think about twice ;-) There are still problems,
> rough edges, and so on.
> 

i can patch and install source code, but have never edited the .c files

i guess really i am looking for a good working acpi on dell inspiron
i2650 laptop, and just to check it out

> > could i start with a .config from rh9 and do 'make oldconfig' ?
> 
> Mostly, yes. There are things that have changed, like input support, for
> example. You'll also need latest modutils from RawHide (or from Rusty
> Russell at kernel.org).
> 
> 
i was hoping to be able to dual boot from within the grub menu,
like what happens when you currently add another kernel.

is this possible, or do i need to do a complete install in its own
partition

will the latest modutils break rh9 ??


thanks

randy




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