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071002 Jed R. Mallen wrote: |
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> Do you guys have a trick that will update a new kernel quickly? |
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Copy .config from the previous /usr/src/linux/ to the new one, |
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run 'make xconfig' & tell it to load the .config you copied. |
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That will keep all your previous settings, |
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but allow you to react to new features of the new kernel. |
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'Save' when you're satisfied -- you mb quicker than me at that (smile) -- |
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& compile & test the new kernel as usual (I spend c 60 min on configure). |
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I tried 'make oldconfig' & found it a problem |
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because there was no help readily available, |
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whereas 'xconfig' has a whole panel on the screen showing relevant help, |
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while also allowing easy re-use of your previous .config (as above). |
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Of course, always keep >= 1 previous kernel available for emergencies. |
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