On Tue, 2006-01-10 at 22:13 -0700, Paul E Condon wrote: > > > I need to do an install of Debian 2.2 (potato) to do some maintenance on > > > an old application. The author claims it will only run on the 2.2 > > > kernel, and I want to eliminate as many variables as possible.
> > You need a 2.2 kernel, not a distribution with that version number. Either > > find a 2.2 kernel package in RedHat/Fedora, or download and build one from > > www.kernel.org It's my understanding that what is required is potato (which was Debian 2.2 if I understand all I've read) with the Linux 2.2 kernel. > I have in my library a set of install CDs for Debian 2.2 r5 "Potato". They > contain kernel-image-2.0.38 and kernel-image-2.2.19 . Someone with a longer > memory than mine might remember which was the default install kernel. I > suspect 2.0.38 was default. So what does OP really need? Probably, as he > says: he needs Debian 2.2 and he needs to check with his software supplier > about which kernel version 2.0.38 or 2.2.19 he should install to run his > tests. > > If all else fails, I can (snail) mail the CDs from Colorado, USA. Thanks for your generous offer, Paul. I believe I now have a line on a site where the oldies are still available for download (see subsequent post). I'll be in touch if this doesn't work out :) I'm *still* confused about the files at the 'archive.debian.org' site... wonder why they don't have the .iso's?? Best Rgds, Jay -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
