Andreas Janssen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Robert Epprecht (<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) wrote: > >> If I compile different kernels (of the same version) most documents >> say to rename the /lib/modules/x.x.x/ directory before doing the >> 'make modules_install' step. >> >> How can I boot the system after that with an older version?
> You can use the "EXTRAVERSION" of the Kernel to have the Modules > installed in different directories. [ ... ] > This way the modules will not be installed in the same directory. Thanks a lot for explaining. > Maybe you also want to take a look at kernel-package and its make-kpkg > program. Yes, I know that and have been using it. >> Could somebody please give a pointer to a document describing how >> to do that? Roberto Sanchez gave me the following good advice > Save yourself some trouble and read this fine HOWTO on > compiling kernels the Debian way. > > http://newbiedoc.sourceforge.net/system/kernel-pkg.html Thank you Roberto. I *did* know this excellent tutorial. My problem was, that I had an outdated local copy, which did not treat this problem yet, but gave the advice to rename the module directory... The new version is much improved. Robert -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
