2.6 kernel

Forum: User Feedback
Topic: 2.6 kernel
started by: pcause

Posted by pcause on May 01 2005,19:22

Is there a 2.6 kernel for DSL or is a version using 2.6 being considered?

Posted by SaidinUnleashed on May 01 2005,20:20

< Answered here. >

Adding this question to the Quick and Messy FAQ.

Posted by pcause on May 01 2005,20:31

Thanks, and this makes perfect sense. The size issue is important, but the legacy support is also very important. I'm using DSL on an old P2 laptop as a ftp server.

Posted by ico2 on May 02 2005,13:59

i got a 2.6.11.7 kernel working on a dsl hdinstall, wasnt much bigger than the old one, it would require someone who knows what they are doing to make all the modules right, legacy support is a problem, but still, could have 2 versions. i think 2.6 is (eventually) the way to go, although keeping a 2.4.26 version for people not supported by 2.6.11.7 would be a good idea.

Posted by clacker on May 02 2005,14:50

I remember one of the versions of Knoppix had a dual kernel, where you could choose your kernel from the boot menu. Not the this is a good idea for the base dsl distro because of the size increase, but it might make someone a fun remastering project.

Posted by tronik on May 03 2005,14:59

been there done that, got the CD.

Posted by meo on May 03 2005,18:22

tronic!

Maybe you could share with us how you did to make it work!!!?

Have fun out there,
meo

Posted by jls legalize on May 04 2005,08:14

< tronik custom >

Posted by meo on May 04 2005,11:34

jls legalize!

Well, I'm more interested in how it is done than seeing the results. But thanks anyway!

Have fun but stay out of trouble,
meo

Posted by krazynesphreak on May 06 2005,00:58

note: the new knoppix version 3.8.1 on has the 2.6 kernal no option for kernal 2.4. and if u use the knoppix kernal 2.6 in dsl (1.0.1) it will crash the system on boot up.
later
ryan

Posted by thingamajig on May 23 2005,08:43

right, tried tronic's iso but it won't boot on my old toshiba laptop. any other (successful) attempts to get the 2.6 kernel - and i am particularly after atmel pcmcia wlan capability - working with dsl?

cheers

ingo

Posted by ico2 on May 23 2005,11:35

i got 2.6.11.7 to compile, but didnt sort out all the modules and the initrd yet.
if i get this done i have to actually get round to remastering (need to remaster for the modules (as i didnt compile it all in)).
if i ever actually get round to remastering i will post an iso.

Posted by thingamajig on May 23 2005,16:32

ico 2,

that would be great! I got tronic's iso to work now and it recognises my pcmcia card. However, i can't get it to go into X mode - where is my fluxbox (tried the recommended boot parameters).

In the meantime: Cheers!!

Ingo