Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-22 Thread Douglas Allan Tutty
On Sun, Apr 22, 2007 at 08:51:12AM -0700, BartlebyScrivener wrote: > On Apr 22, 9:20 am, Stephen Cormier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks again, Stephen. I'll play with this. The new kernel showed up > just as you said, but when I select it I end up with no X.org. > Presumably I will have to r

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-22 Thread BartlebyScrivener
Stephen, Thanks your help. I'm running the K7 Kernel now. I had to reinstall the nvidia drivers using these directions, which have saved me twice now. http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=10812 I'll use this kernel for awhile before deciding whether to build a custom. Thanks for the tips,

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-22 Thread BartlebyScrivener
On Apr 22, 9:20 am, Stephen Cormier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No need for a link just apt-get install linux-image-2.6-k7 will install > the -k7 flavor of the linux-2.6 kernel meta package along with the latest > version of said kernel. > Yes with the command I mention mention at the first of th

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-22 Thread Stephen Cormier
On April 22, 2007 09:59:39 am BartlebyScrivener wrote: > > but at the very least since > > no one has mentioned it yet install the linux-image-2.6-k7 to get a > > Debian kernel for your machine that supports the processor better than a > > 486 generic image. > > I'll start googling, but if you have

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-22 Thread BartlebyScrivener
> but at the very least since > no one has mentioned it yet install the linux-image-2.6-k7 to get a Debian > kernel for your machine that supports the processor better than a 486 generic > image. I'll start googling, but if you have a link with instructions for accomplishing this, please provide.

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-21 Thread Ananda Samaddar
On 21 Apr 2007 12:10:05 -0700 BartlebyScrivener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. > I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and > benefits of a custom kernel. > > For instance, does a custom kernel mean

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-21 Thread Stephen Cormier
On April 21, 2007 04:10:05 pm BartlebyScrivener wrote: > Hello, > > I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. > I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and > benefits of a custom kernel. > > For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you lose all of t

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-21 Thread Michael Pobega
On Sat, Apr 21, 2007 at 12:10:05PM -0700, BartlebyScrivener wrote: > Hello, > > I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. > I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and > benefits of a custom kernel. > > For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you

Re: custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-21 Thread Greg Folkert
On Sat, 2007-04-21 at 12:10 -0700, BartlebyScrivener wrote: > Hello, > > I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. > I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and > benefits of a custom kernel. > > For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you lose a

custom kernel on etch?

2007-04-21 Thread BartlebyScrivener
Hello, I have been using Debian Etch since December. Solid, as advertised. I'm looking for a link that would discuss the repercussions and benefits of a custom kernel. For instance, does a custom kernel mean that you lose all of the benefits of "stable" that Debian is known for? Or if you stick