Then, give that 6.0.0, 6.03 and 6.0.4, since uname -a output is the same, can I assume that kernel image is the same and building driver for any of these debian version will give me the same driver binary?
-----Original Message----- From: Uwe Kleine-König [mailto:u.kleine-koe...@pengutronix.de] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:45 PM To: Bandi,Sarveshwar Cc: debian-kernel@lists.debian.org Subject: Re: Basic question on debian kernel versions On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:56:00PM -0700, sarveshwar.ba...@emulex.com wrote: > Hi, > I have tried installing different version of debain kernels from CDs > in the archive. For ex: I tried Debian 6.0.0, 6.0.3, 6.0.4. After > installation all installations show /etc/debian_version as 6.0.4 and > the same output for uname -r (2.6.32-5-686). How does one > differentiate which version of debian kernel is installed? > > If all the version of debian installation have same value for uname > -a, then will driver compiled for 6.0.0, load on 6.0.3 as is? > > I am sure I am missing something basic here. No you don't. All updates to the kernel are checked for binary incompatibilities. If it's possible to maintain compatibility it's done. Otherwise the abi version (the 5 in 2.6.32-5-686) is bumped and then you need to recompile your external modules. Best regards Uwe -- Pengutronix e.K. | Uwe Kleine-König | Industrial Linux Solutions | http://www.pengutronix.de/ | -- 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/b411ec5497e7bf439cd9ba21ceac8cb80b4936e...@exmail.ad.emulex.com
