On 03.07.2012 14:50, Brian J. Murrell wrote:
> Yes, indeed, the process Stefan is using is the correct process, IMHO,
> and should be formalized.
> 
> That is, after booting a given kernel (and it does need to be done
> immediately during/after booting so that a same-version upgrade doesn't
> replace it), that kernel and it's initrd should be "stashed" as the
> kernel to thaw into.
> 
> Then the hibernation process should modify grub to add a "thaw from
> hibernate" option that boots the stashed kernel/initrd in addition to
> the other existing kernel options.  The thaw option should probably be
> default though.
> 
> In fact, writing up a package to plug all of that into the
> boot/hibernate/thaw process shouldn't be terribly difficult I think.

I think you are underestimating the complexity involved.
That said, I'd be willing to review a detailed proposal or patch.


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