On Sat, Feb 24, 2001 at 11:51:43AM -0500, Glen Snyder wrote: > I've upgraded my kernel before, with the ususal procedures. I noticed in > Debian Planet > http://www.debianplanet.org/debianplanet/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=4 > > the suggestion that it is better after using "make menuconfig" or "make > config" to make a kernel package from the kernel_image, using > "make-kpkg kernel_image", and then "dpkg -i" on the package that is > created. > I can see how this would be useful if I had a number of identical boxes. > The suggestion is that this is "safer and easier" even for users of > single Linux boxes. > Before I upgrade to 2.4.1, is there any merit to this? It seems like the > extra steps wouldn't be easier, especially if I have to make changes to > the kernel_image. Any idea how this might be "safer" ? > Thanks,
There are less steps doing it the debian way. Take a look at - http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.html I've done it both ways. Single system or multiple, personally I like the debian way. Your choice. kent -- From seeing and seeing the seeing has become so exhausted First line of "The Panther" - R. M. Rilke
