> > I don't think this is correct: > > + <p>&debian;-packaged kernels (<package/kernel-image/ packages) use > > + <package/devfs/, the kernel device filesystem, to represent devices.</p> > The kernel packages use basic, static /dev. Not devfs. > Debian installer uses devfs, which results in devices like /dev/discs/disc0 > instead of /dev/hda.
oops, my bad. I don't recall a discussion leading up to the change but I'm not on many lists, I've been focusing on d-i. > > I have not had time to try a kernel upgrade yet to experience all the > > fun things that can happen, I'll post an updated patch then. > > Don't spend too much time on it. We don't have much more time for changes. ok > > I would like to add a bit to the mouse configuration, about what are > > the old device files and their new equivalents, for the common cases > > - usb, ps/2, generic serial. But I'm not sure what the facts are. > > I'll have a go at doing an upgrade and try to come up with something. > > I think the pointers we have now will allow users to work out the rest for > themself. If we are too specific, the risk is that what we list works for > some but not for others. ok. I'll reread the whole release notes page to see how it looks now. > > Question: Is module-init-tools a drop-in replacement for modutils, > > in the sense that it will work seamlessly with 2.4 kernels? > > I assume "yes" but it might be worth saying so explicitly. > > No. AFAIK you still need modutils if you want to boot a 2.4 kernel. ah. But they work alongside each other with no problems, yes? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
