In almost all Linux distros you can compile the kernel from kernel.org and have that work. Using a 2.5 devel-kernel might not work the same, 2.5 is not considered stable.
/B ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Z." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 08:07 Subject: RH9 newbie questions > > I have a few questions concerning the upcoming RedHat Linux 9.0 release: > > 1. Due to the implementation of the new threading tech, would I be able to > recompile redhat included kernel? > 2. Would I be able to compile and run non-redhat kernels with out loosing the > new threading tech? > 3. How is the threading implementation different from the 2.5 development > kernel? > 4. Is the threading implementation a patch on top of the 2.4.20 kernel? > 5. If I will run a 2.5 development kernel, will redhat work the same in terms > of threading? > 6. Would I be able to run NVIDIA drivers if I compile them from source? > 7. Would Java Runtime Environment work? > 8. What other incompatibilities are introduced? > 9. Considering that redhat does not support ACPI functions, would they work > if > they are enabled in the kernel? (I will be running it on a laptop) > > > Your answers are greatly appreciated. I will use this info to determine if I > should buy a copy of Redhat 9 or if I should wait. > > > Thank You > > Max Z. > > > > > > -- > redhat-list mailing list > unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
