Hi Stephan, On Fri, 4 Jul 2003, Stephan Peltzer wrote:
> I'm kind of shy to use 2.5, because I'm not really experienced using > Linux yet. Is this kernel stable enough, to be used in a normal > system? I'm not a kernel-programmer. I've been using 2.5.69 for several weeks, and apart from problems with things like mkswap and fdisk it's given me no trouble. I had terrible problems with USB under 2.4 kernels up to .21, and they mostly went away with 2.5. I haven't had time to look at what's changed since the kernel I installed, but 2.5.74 seems to be out. I'd say you should be cautious with your filesystems if you use 2.5, but if you can take precautions with your data and if you don't find any warnings other than the usual "careful, this might trash your hard drive, cause your computer to catch fire and your marriage to fail" variety then go ahead and try the latest 2.5 kernel (2.5.74?). You don't have to be a programmer to compile a kernel, but you'll need to devote some time to reading the docs and you'll want to be familiar with using something like Lilo to be able to boot from more than one kernel. There are a few tools and support packages which you may need to upgrade, that can be a bit of a pain, but it's all explained in the kernel documentation. To any Linux user who's contemplating messing around with his systems I'd recommend making himself familiar with the process of building and installing new kernels and also keeping an eye on the development situation. There are numerous Linux groups about on the 'net which offer help to new users and experienced users alike. I've never used any of them I'm afraid, so can't give an opinion on their usefulness. Maybe others here can help. If you're just using the box as a workstation then I'd say stay with the latest stable releases and only upgrade if you have to. 73, Ged. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100006ave/direct;at.asp_061203_01/01 _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
