Re: Dual Kernel boot

From: Michael Scottaline (mscottaline_at_mail15.com)
Date: 03/11/04

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Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 04:27:54 -0500

    On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:17:12 +0530
    Kaustubh Ghosh <meetkaustubhghosh@vsnl.net> insightfully noted:

    KG>Is it possible to have two kernels configured on the same linux distro.
    KG>I have the kernel 2.4.22-...nptl... that is provided by default with FC1.I
    KG>want to install kernel 2.6.0. Is it possible to choose from Grub which
    KG>kernel I want to boot?I want to keep both and use the one with which I may
    KG>feel comfortable deleting the other later. Is a kernel rpm avilable or I
    KG>have to compile it?
    KG>
    ==============================
    RPMs are available. Use the -ivh option instead of -Uvh (install as opposed
    to upgrade) and you will have both on your system. Grub can be set up to
    allow you to choose the kernel at boot time.
    Mike 

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