On 2001-05-06T17:45:06,
   Keith Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:

> You already have a working kernel which you want to rename to use as a
> backup version.  Changing EXTRAVERSION and recompiling builds a new
> kernel and adds uncertainty about whether the kernel still works - did
> you change anything else before recompiling? 

You assign a new EXTRAVERSION to the new kernel you are building, and keep the
old kernel at the old name.

Problem solved.

Sincerely,
    Lars Marowsky-Brée <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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