Kernel Upgrade?

From: Max (max_at_mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk)
Date: 01/30/05

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    Dear All,

    Is it possible to change the Linux kernel in a Debian installation without
    having to do a complete reinstall?

    I have e version ok Knoppix to hand so I'm feeling quite brave. I read a
    vague report that the kernel is just an ordinary file in some specific
    location, and it's possible to copy the old kernel to a backup directory
    for safe keeping, put a new kernel in said specific location, reboot and
    presto!

    Finally, is there anything I should be aware of before changing the
    kernel? The only reason prompting me to change the kernel is that I have
    a bit of software the documentation of which states that the kernel should
    be v2.4 or later. For instance, does a change in kernel usually go hand
    in hand with changing some other part of a system?

    Regards, 

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