Gentoo Forums
Gentoo Forums
Gentoo Forums
Quick Search: in
kernel 2.5
View unanswered posts
View posts from last 24 hours

 
Reply to topic    Gentoo Forums Forum Index Kernel & Hardware
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
dr-nix
n00b
n00b


Joined: 16 Apr 2002
Posts: 13

PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2002 10:29 am    Post subject: kernel 2.5 Reply with quote

Kernel 2.5.8 is out like u all prolly know ..what im asking is if its worth the upgrade.. im thinking of upgrading to it so i would like to know if it sucks ass or not..
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
slik
n00b
n00b


Joined: 18 Apr 2002
Posts: 48
Location: Alberta, Canada

PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2002 10:49 am    Post subject: Re: kernel 2.5 Reply with quote

dr-nix wrote:
Kernel 2.5.8 is out like u all prolly know ..what im asking is if its worth the upgrade.. im thinking of upgrading to it so i would like to know if it sucks ass or not..


If you don't know if you should "upgrade" to it or not, stick with a STABLE kernel, unless you like living with your system hanging in the balance.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
dr-nix
n00b
n00b


Joined: 16 Apr 2002
Posts: 13

PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2002 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hm im just wondering what is better with 2.5 ...any new features?!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Garreth
Guest





PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2002 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you have to ask, don't know where to find, the answers then 2.5.x is not for you. It is the experimental brach of kernels and for developmental purposes only.
Back to top
Malakin
Veteran
Veteran


Joined: 14 Apr 2002
Posts: 1692
Location: Victoria BC Canada

PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2002 4:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll explain this a little better.

The odd kernel versions are developmental versions that are considered not stable. So for example 2.1, 2.3 and 2.5 would all be unstable.

The even kernel versions are considered stable releases, so 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 would be stable releases.

Normally people use 2.4 and don't even think about 2.5 until 2.6 is released.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
pkp
Guest





PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2002 5:10 am    Post subject: re: kernel 2.5 Reply with quote

be careful with 2.5 kernels the /proc system has changed a bit and it will break things like vmware and such. I tried a 2.5.7 kerenl on gentoo and it cause a few problems... Other people might have had better luck. But I would stick with a 2.4.xx kernel until things get sorted out better.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Gentoo Forums Forum Index Kernel & Hardware All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum