I can understand this as well.  I realize that there are many different
kernels and distros out there.  I wouldn't want to be the one to have to
certify all of those either.  

However on the IBM Compatibility grid for "RedHat" (not Suse, Mandrake,
etc) they have a kernel version listed that does not seem to be a RedHat
kernel release.  My question is why ?  Is it a typo ?  Is there some
'read between the lines' that I missed.  If this is not a RedHat kernel,
then why would they list it on the RedHat compatibility page ?

I am like yourself and others.  When you want to know if something
works, then just try it out.  This is what I do myself.  If I wanted to
see if Universe 10.1.4 will run on RedHat kernel-2.4.21-27.0.4.EL, then
I install it on a test system and find out.

My question is more to do with how to read this compatibility grid.  Im
thinking there is something I might not understand and I would like to
be in the know.  

If there is no rhyme or reason to why they list this kernel (typo, what
have you),  then so be it.  Then I guess that's as good as it gets and I
can accept that.

Anthony


-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Kibbey
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 4:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [U2] Universe Availability Matrix - Linux


Both myself and others on this list have been able to get UniVerse to
function within several different kernel revisions and distributions.
That said, I can understand why even IBM would not want to get into the
habit of testing their software with all the various distributions and
kernel versions. You should take the matrix as an indication of the
exact distribution and kernel level that IBM will support. UniVerse can
be made to run on many others, but IBM will not obligate themselves to
provide support on anything but what is listed in the matrix.

 On 4/28/05, Anthony Dzikiewicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I was checking the availability matrix for Universe on the IBM 
> website. I am very confused about the kernel versions listed for Red 
> Hat Linux.
>
> For example, for version 10.1.4 Red Hat kernel 2.4.21-4g is 
> compatible. This kernel is not listed on the Red Hat site as one of 
> theirs. However, kernel-2.4.21-4.EL is the closest thing they list. 
> So, maybe the 'g' means 'and greater' ? I am curious if the latest Red

> Hat kernel, 'kernel-2.4.21-27.0.4.EL' is compatible with Universe 
> 10.1.4 ?
>
> Does anyone know how this works ?
>
> Thanks
> Anthony
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