To upgrade your kernel, you can probably just use one of the packaged kernel-image versions. Type 'apt-cache search kernel-image'. Pick the latest 2.4 version which matches your type of processor and install it with apt-get. You may have to edit either /etc/lilo.conf or /boot/grub/menu.lst, depending on which boot loader you are using and whether you have it configured to automatically update your boot menu when a new kernel is installed.
The Debian kernel packages use initrd, so you may need to configure your boot loader for that, as well. As an example, my /boot/grub/menu.lst shows the following: title Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.4.19-686 root (hd0,1) kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.19-686 root=/dev/hda2 ro vga=5 initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.4.19-686 savedefault boot On the other hand, if you need/want to compile a new kernel, install the kernel-package and the appropriate kernel-source packages. Read /usr/share/doc/kernel-package/README.gz and you will learn everything you need to know about compiling and creating a Debian kernel package. Also take a look at 'man kernel-img.conf' and 'man kernel-pkg.conf', which are installed as part of kernel-package. On Mon, Dec 30, 2002 at 01:24:15PM -0600, cobb wrote: > I have not been able to find a document specific to Debian on upgrading the > kernel. I am running 2.2.20, but would like to use a 2.4 or better kernel. > > Can anyone explain it, or point me to a document SPECIFIC to Debian? I keep > finding Redhat-specific information. > > - Jimmy > > ps: hi, I'm new to the list. ;D -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]