stupid kernel question

[JParker]

G'Day !

After I have install the kernel sources from a Debian package, can I use the patch files from kernel.org to bring it up to whatever release I want ?

For example if I have installed a 2.2.17 .deb package , can I use the patches to bring it up to 2.2.19, or is it better to use a new .deb package ?

cheers,
Jim Parker

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