I once did such a thing, and IIRC the main problem was with modutils, which was replaced by module-init-tools. I'd try installing 7.3 on a test machine, then use a kernel with all needed drivers compiled in - I think it will work. If that's not good enough, I'd then compile module-init-tools and try it. I do remember it was not that difficult. It was some years ago, with a rather old 2.6, but I think even newest ones will work. -- Didi
On Wed, Apr 02, 2008 at 09:53:25PM +0300, Aviram Jenik wrote: > I have a machine that I want to replace the kernel on. It's an old Redhat 7.3 > and it works; but it's too old to use an rpm. Upgrading to a newer version > (or different distribution) is not an option. > > I intend to compile a new kernel (a 2.6.x) and put it on there. What should I > be taking into account? Will all the applications work? Are there any libc > dependencies or similar trickery? > > - Aviram > > ================================================================= > To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with > the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command > echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
