What does the patch do? (
How do i copy a kernel from 1 machine to another, do i just need to copy the systemmap and vmlinuz files?
How do i copy a kernel from 1 machine to another, do i just need to copy the systemmap and vmlinuz files?
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1. That file makes your kernel source tree version 2.4.21 which is the newest.
2. It's not a good idea to copy kernel from one system to another (but can be done). You only need to copy 'vmlinuz' and pray.
In general you should compile the kernel on the new system.
Cheers
Henrik Morsing
Certified AIX 4.3 Systems Administration
& p690 Technical Support
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The kernel is not that complicated.
You are best off compiling it for the hardware you plan on running it on however.
There is much to learn young grasshopper.
That patch will do you no good unless you know how to compile kernels.
RPMs are the best bet if you do not have the time to learn.
Try reading docs form to get started.
Good luck.
You are best off compiling it for the hardware you plan on running it on however.
There is much to learn young grasshopper.
That patch will do you no good unless you know how to compile kernels.
RPMs are the best bet if you do not have the time to learn.
Try reading docs form to get started.
Good luck.
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