On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:31:01 +0000 Michael Fothergill <michael.fotherg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In the recent MVE thread , I had asked if I could compile the spectre > fix kernel in Sid and move to buster (I thought moving down to > stretch would likely not be practical). > > The response from Greg was the following: > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2018 at 12:36:46PM +0000, Michael Fothergill wrote: > > If I become sid and install the kernel correctly, could I go back to > being > > just buster (sounds like an energy drink) and carry on using the new > kernel? > > No. > > ******************* > > At that point I really did seem that: > > 1. I had no choice but to become sid/unstable here. I can only guess of course, I think probably they figured you would upgrade your system to Sid, then compile a kernel and then *downgrade* the system again to buster. The answer to that would clearly be "no". But running a kernel compiled on a *different* Sid system on buster or stretch is an entirely different thing of course. Regards Michael .-.. .. ...- . .-.. --- -. --. .- -. -.. .--. .-. --- ... .--. . .-. It [being a Vulcan] means to adopt a philosophy, a way of life which is logical and beneficial. We cannot disregard that philosophy merely for personal gain, no matter how important that gain might be. -- Spock, "Journey to Babel", stardate 3842.4