On 04/25/2007 07:59 PM, Douglas Allan Tutty wrote: > On Wed, Apr 25, 2007 at 05:47:33PM -0400, ISHWAR RATTAN wrote: >> Is there a way to safely update the running kernel 2.4 >> to 2.6? What to do if the new kernel does not boot? >> > > Yes. > Before you start, only have one kernel (the working 2.4) installed. > There should be a symlink from /vmlinuz and /initrd.img to the actual > kernel and initrd files in /boot. > > When you install a new kernel, the existing 2.4 kernel will now be > symlinked as /vmlinuz.old, ditto initrd. > > Note that module names can change so you may loose networking until you > get modules sorted out. Do the kernel upgrade sitting at the system > console, not from X, not from ssh. > > Do a full backup first. > > Doug.
Must read: http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/releasenotes Especially section 4. Upgrades from previous releases Recommended: Browse this list's archives to learn from others' experiences and mistakes. Good luck! Ralph -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
