On 06/16/2009 07:48 PM, Tim Gardner wrote: > Perhaps the kernel flavour install decision should be predicated on pae > as well as the amount of RAM. For example: > > ) PAE and > 4GB RAM - install linux-image-generic > ) PAE and <= 4GB RAM - install linux-image-legacy > ) !PAE - install linux-image-legacy > > Of course, this assumes the Live or Alternate CDs can hold both kernel > packages. >
Rather than shipping both kernels on the Live CD, wouldn't it be more space-efficient to ship just the baseline legacy kernel on the CD, then have an empty linux-generic dummy package with a low version number (not the actual kernel) be installed if PAE is supported and there is > 4 GB RAM; that way the PAE kernel will be automatically downloaded and made default upon the next system update (or if internet access is available, as part of d-i's post-install stage)? > The upgrade algorithm would therefore be: > > Jaunty server --> Karmic generic > Jaunty generic --> Karmic legacy > > rtg -- Ubuntu-installer mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-installer
