On Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:04:32 +0000 John Richard Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recently downloaded an updated kernel version 2.4.8-26mdk.rpm
> which is said to be suited to LM8.1 .
>
> How can I install this without overwriting my existing kernel
> version k2.4.8-19mdk in /boot partition.
>
> When I went to install it using RPM package manager I am sure
> it was going to overwrite so I chose to leave it.
>
> I want to install kv2.4.8-16mdk in the same /boot partition as
> old kernel version and work out a Lilo boot script to boot it.So
> I bet it isn't that simple ?
> Can I do this ?
>
cd to the directory to which you downloaded the kernel.
Su to root and do:
rpm -ivh kernel-2.4.8-16mdk.rpm
Using any editor open /etc/lilo.conf
Verify that the new kernel image listing was created that the initrd= is correct and
that the append options are also correct.
If you wish for the new kernel to be the default edit the 4th line of lilo.conf to
read default= 248-16
Save the change and exit the editor.
>From the terminal, still as root, enter: lilo
This writes your new lilo and on your next boot you will have the option to boot to
either of your installed kernels with the -18 being the default.
Just so that you can see one that has been altered several time I have attached a copy
of mine.
Charles
lilo.sample.gz
Description: Binary data
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