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On Friday 27 August 2004 20:50, Chris Gianelloni wrote:
> On Fri, 2004-08-27 at 09:52, Paul de Vrieze wrote:
> > This is also where the profiles come in. The default profile would mask
> > the 2.6 series of the kernel so users will not be surprised by such a big
> > update.
>
> ...and how would you run a machine with both if one were masked by the
> profile? A user should not be required to change profiles to change
> kernels.
Well, the "higher" or 2.6 profile would allow both. If the change is "no
problem" enough then a new profile would not be necessary, but at least for
x86 the 2.6 kernel is still a bit experimental. Normal users should not be
automatically updated.
Paul
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