Re: kernel 2.2.12


Subject: Re: kernel 2.2.12
From: Neil Jolly (njolly@home.com)
Date: Wed Sep 08 1999 - 20:31:57 MDT


Bernie Mentink wrote:

> Neil Jolly wrote:
> 1. Download your desired kernel ie 2.2.12 is the latest stable version
>
> snip

>
> > 18. copy /usr/src/linux/System.map to /boot
> > 19. reboot and enjoy your new kernel
> >
> snip

>
>
> Neil,
>
> Thanks for the above. Some questions.
>
> Were is the best site to get this kernel?

I usually grab them from www.kernel.org. Sometimes the make pmac_config
doesn't work, but that does not seem to affect the outcome.

>
> Does 2.2.12 support the Contour Unimouse like the updated 2.2.6-16b
> does?

No idea there.

>
> Also, what advantages does it have over 2.2.6, better USB support etc?

The best thing to do is read the changelog
(/lusr/src/linux/Documentation/Changes)that accompanies the kernel

--
Neil Jolly
(with Yoda-like voice)
"Confrontation leads to anger...  Anger leads to fear...  Fear leads
to using Windows NT in mission-critical combat systems...  And this is
how the ancients fell...



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