Hi,
Why don't you add the new kernel image to lilo while keeping the old
one?
Everytime when I upgrade the kernel, I change my current kernel to
label=old, and put the newest one with label=linux. So, if your new
kernel does not work properly, you can always type old at the lilo
prompt to switch back to your old kernel. Below is my lilo.conf file:
boot=/dev/hda2
root=/dev/hda2
install=/boot/boot.b
map=/boot/map
default=dos
prompt
timeout=50
image=/vmlinuz
label=linux
read-only
vga=normal
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.6
label=old
read-only
other=/dev/hda1
label=dos
table=/dev/hda
Hope this helps...
Shao.
Stanley J. Benes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I've just completed my 1st crack at compiling the 2.0.36 kernel to optimize my
> system. I've read through the HOWTO's and all the on-line documentation, and I
> think I understand (and successfully done) all the steps except for
> installation. But I have a bit if anxiety about trying out the new image (too
> many bad experiences left over from the MS Registry), and I'd like to verify
> that I understand what I'm doing. I checked the archives, but I don't see an
> answer... maybe I missed it.
>
> Anyway:
>
> I have a new bzImage and bzdisk created, but I'd like to test the new kernel
> without removing my old image or updating LILO (yet). From my understanding,
> if
> I reboot the machine with the bzdisk I created, then the new kernel should be
> loaded without effecting the old image on hda. If everything tests out OK, I
> can run make bzlilo to do the permanent install. If something is wrong, then I
> just remove the disk and reboot, which will load my old kernel image.
>
> Is that correct?
>
> Sorry to take up bandwidth with this question, but as a newbie, I wanted to
> make sure I learn the right way to do things.
>
>
>
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> Motorola, Inc.
>
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