Adding a second kernel
Forum: HD Install
Topic: Adding a second kernel
started by: jah_lah
Posted by jah_lah on Aug. 23 2007,15:14
Hi, I'd like to try adding kernel 2.6 to an hd install of DSL.
Could someone please point me to some direction ?
Since I am interested in learning how to boot from a different kernel, DSL-N is not a choice.
Also, i don't feel like I am up to the task of recompiling a kernel, so is there a source of precompiled ones for DSL ?
I am trying to install DSL on a SATA drive. I'd give DSL 2.1b a try and it recognised my hd, but it fails to work after hd install due to kernel panic problems.
Any clue will be appreciated, thxs!
Posted by curaga on Aug. 23 2007,15:37
Nope, there are none precompiled. But you could take the one from DSL-N.. Just copy it and it's modules over and set your bootloader to boot it
Posted by jah_lah on Aug. 23 2007,15:46
Thanks, curaga, i'll give it a try (once i've figured out what files do i need to copy...)
Posted by curaga on Aug. 24 2007,09:30
from the cdrom, boot/isolinux/, linux26 and minirt26.gzfrom KNOPPIX, /lib/modules/2.6.12 directory
Posted by Key on Aug. 24 2007,17:06
Is it as simple to add a 2.6.x kernel to a DSL 4 live cd ??Use the DSL-N live cd and copy the DSL 4 files to it ??
Posted by curaga on Aug. 24 2007,18:07
I thought you had problems with DSL-N?But in theory, yes...
Posted by jah_lah on Aug. 25 2007,00:06
Thank you again, curaga!Key, we are talking of an hd install.
From what I read, adding a new kernel to a livecd, or remastering, is a complete different (and harder) story.
Good luck!
Posted by jah_lah on Aug. 25 2007,17:43
OK, I did as curaga suggested and it worked!Some errors on the first twoo boots, then it loaded DSL 2.1b now with kernel 2.6!
But it dropped the support to NTFS and no longer mount this kind of partition. And it dropped my netcard too, so i guess i have to look for another modules to copy.
Having fun...