[Wolves] Kernel 2.6 compile
Ron Wellsted
ron at wellsted.org.uk
Fri Apr 16 07:51:15 BST 2004
On Thu, 15 Apr 2004, Jono Bacon wrote:
> Hi,
>
> > Also, make a boot floppy (or 3) for your existing
> > system using the known
> > good kernel. This is your "get out of jail free"
> > card. ;)
>
> Is this needed? Debian comes with a rescue mode on the
> installation CD. This usually gets you up and running
> to the point where you can restore the boot sector and
> reboot the machine. :)
>
> Jono
>
This is still a good idea as the CD only has the original stock kernels,
not updated one that you (should) be currently running, plus you should
have all your required modules in the initrd.img file.
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