> My question is can Kernel 2.2 coexist with 2.4 on
the
> same machine?
Sure, i have on my machine 2.2.16 and 2.4.0
> I know only one can run at a time.
That's correct, you choose which one to load, when
LILO prompt you
> What dangers I may not be aware of having 2
> different kernels on the same machine?
I'm not any expert or something, but so far i haven't
had any problem having two kernels on my machine
> I am planning to customize the
> kernel for this specific machine to make the kernel
> as small as possible
> without compromising stability.
That's what i did with 2.4.0., the 2.2.16 was the one
that came with the distro, but i wanted to try 2.4.0,
because it has support for the C-Media Audio device,
so i got the 2.4.0 source, and compile it selecting
what to include as a built in, and what as a module,
you can use strictly what you need, and get a pretty
small kernel.
> I recalled someone on this list
> mentioned compiling his own custom kernel and got it
> from stock RH
you can do this too, i recommend you read the Kernel
How-To, plus there is a very interesting article about
this in the maximum linux magazine, i don't know what
number of issue was, but is the one from nov-dec.
the basic thing is (at least what i did on my
machine):
- Read the Kernel HOWTO
- download the source for your kind of machine
- untar the package (at least READ THE INSTALL &
README files)
- compile it (after this process you'll get a bzImage)
- put this bzImage file in your "/"
- and a ln -s to this bzImage in your /boot
- edit yout lilo.conf file
- DO /sbin/lilo (<---THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!)
- reboot
- AND ENJOY ;)
good luck!
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