In squeeze it is no longer necessary or useful to generate or to consult kernel-img.conf.
Thanks to the new bootloader policy, see: http://kernel-handbook.alioth.debian.org/ch-update-hooks.html Signed-off-by: maximilian attems <m...@stro.at> --- manual/en/appendix/chroot-install.xml | 48 --------------------------------- 1 files changed, 0 insertions(+), 48 deletions(-) diff --git a/manual/en/appendix/chroot-install.xml b/manual/en/appendix/chroot-install.xml index 9cfe387..9d28047 100644 --- a/manual/en/appendix/chroot-install.xml +++ b/manual/en/appendix/chroot-install.xml @@ -501,40 +501,12 @@ and a boot loader. Identify available pre-packaged kernels with: </para><para> -If you intend to use a pre-packaged kernel, you may want to create the -configuration file <filename>/etc/kernel-img.conf</filename> before you -do so. Here's an example file: - -<informalexample><screen> -# Kernel image management overrides -# See kernel-img.conf(5) for details -do_symlinks = yes -relative_links = yes -do_bootloader = yes -do_bootfloppy = no -do_initrd = yes -link_in_boot = no -</screen></informalexample> - -</para><para> - -For detailed information about this file and the various options, consult -its man page which will be available after installing the -<classname>kernel-package</classname> package. We recommend that you check -that the values are appropriate for your system. - -</para><para> - Then install the kernel package of your choice using its package name. <informalexample><screen> # aptitude install &kernelpackage;-<replaceable>&kernelversion;-arch-etc</replaceable> </screen></informalexample> -If you did not create a <filename>/etc/kernel-img.conf</filename> before -installing a pre-packaged kernel, you may be asked some questions during -its installation that refer to it. - </para> </sect2> @@ -594,26 +566,6 @@ initrd=/initrd.img label=Debian </screen></informalexample> -</para><para arch="any-x86"> - -Depending on which bootloader you selected, you can now make some -additional changes in <filename>/etc/kernel-img.conf</filename>. - -</para><para arch="any-x86"> - -For the <classname>grub</classname> bootloader, you should -set the <literal>do_bootloader</literal> option to <quote>no</quote>. -And to automatically update your <filename>/boot/grub/menu.lst</filename> -on installation or removal of Debian kernels, add the following lines: - -<informalexample><screen> -postinst_hook = update-grub -postrm_hook = update-grub -</screen></informalexample> - -<phrase arch="x86">For the <classname>lilo</classname> bootloader, the value of -<literal>do_bootloader</literal> needs to remain <quote>yes</quote>.</phrase> - </para><para arch="powerpc"> Check <userinput>man yaboot.conf</userinput> for instructions on -- 1.7.2.3 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-kernel-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1286140675-11452-1-git-send-email-...@stro.at
