Installing an SMP kernel

[Robert Cates]

Hi,   I would like to install Debian 3.0 (Stable) on my dual CPU Pentium 3 system, with an SMP kernel of course.  My understanding is I would have to first install using a non-SMP kernel, and then compile a new kernel with SMP support.  Could I not just do it this way - after installation do a 'apt-get install kernel-image-2.4.18-686-smp' ?   Actually, I've tried compiling a new kernel and install using 'apt-get install kernel-image-2.4.18-...' on another machine, with no success.  When I try to go the easier (?) route with apt-get, I always end up with a kernel panic at reboot.   Is there something I should (not)select during the initial install that would make a 'apt-get install ...' work?   What is the trick to doing a successful 'apt-get install kernel-image- ... ' (without ending up with kernel panics)?   Unfortunately I do not have enough time to go through an install (and 'apt-get install kernel-image- ...' ) over and over again until something works out right.   I'm trying to avoid the alternative - RedHat or FreeBSD.   Oh, please CC me directly or 'Reply All', as I'm not currently subscribed to this list.   Thank you very much for your help!! Robert