Re: Re(2): Compile the new kernel or not?

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> >If you decide to try the 2.2 kernel anyway, make sure you can dual
> >boot between 2.2.x and 2.0.36.
> 
> I think I will try the dual boot.

Keep in mind that if you upgrade packages (like dhcp), the upgraded
package may not work with the older 2.0.x kernels.  Take can make 
dual booting a pain.

> are there any sites which have information on packages that would need to
> be updated for the 2.2.x kernel?

A lot of information can be found in the kernel source tree
after you install the it.  See:  /usr/src/linux/Documentation/*
Or you can get it online at www.linuxhq.com

> Oh yea, another question (sorry for my ignorance!!!)  
> 	what does the 2.2.x mean?
> 	I read something about if one of those numbers is an odd number it is
> still in the debugging stage
> 	so is the second "2" that you look for or the "x" number?

The middle number is the one you're talking about.
0.9.x = development, 1.0.x = stable, 1.1.x = development, 1.2.x = stable,
2.0.x = stable, 2.1.x = development, 2.2.x = stable, 2.3.x = development ...

The "x" is sub-release of the kernel.  There will always be minor bugs,
even in the stable kernels.  So as bugs are fixed, and as new features
are added the "x" is incremented.  2.2.0 came out first, a few minor 
bugs were found right away, so 2.2.1 was released about a week later.
2.2.2pre1 is currently out.  The "preX" versions may not be stable, 
so avoid releases with "*pre*" in the name.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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