Re: [opensuse] Kernel updates for new kernels
- From: Thomas Hertweck <Thomas.Hertweck@xxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:04:41 +0000
olit@xxxxxx wrote:
[...]
I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the
following (understanding?) problem:
When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/
or
http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i586/
I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick
to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where
will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will
change to the newer branch again, won't they?
Why do you want to upgrade to such a kernel? Is there a specific reason
for it? You shouldn't play with those kernels unless you know exactly
what you are doing or those new kernels support later hardware that
isn't supported by the box kernel.
Stick with the box kernel, and you will get all necessary updates.
The repositories mentioned above (and most other kernel repositories)
contain snapshots of kernels as RPMs. There's no archive for those
kernel RPMs and there are no updates. Those kernels aren't officially
supported.
Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the
2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories?
You don't get them anymore. The repositories contain snapshots only.
If you want to compile your own kernel, you don't have to create a
kernel RPM package. There's no real advantage in doing so. However, be
warned: when you compile your own kernel, then it's up to you to install
the latest patches/bugfixes/updates to keep your system secure.
Th.
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