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RE: Upgrading the Kernel in RH
- To: "'linux ILUG'" <linux-il(at-nospam)linux.org.il>
- Subject: RE: Upgrading the Kernel in RH
- From: "Haim Gelfenbeyn" <rnews(at-nospam)hageltech.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:07:17 +0200
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- Organization: Hagel Technologies
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>
> Personally I wouldn't install kernel from RPM even if I was
> getting payed
> for it.
>
> --Ariel
This is a strong opinion... Can you be more descriptive, and give
reasons to this statement?
Personally, I see the following PROs and CONs regarding RPM or
"vannilla" kernels:
PROS (RPMs):
1. Kernel was actually tested by someone, and run some regression tests.
2. Optional stuff by Alan Cox, without all the not-so-necessary changes
in the -ac tree.
3. Works best with RH userland programs.
CONS (RPMs):
1. Too much unneeded stuff compiled in (e.g. SCSI if you don't have it
on your system, etc)
2. Always a step or two behind current latest kernel.
PROS ("vanilla" kernels):
1. Bleeding edge
2. Absolute configurability
3. Can use various third-party patches
CONS:
1. Questionable quality, at best
2. Need to know exactly what you're doing
There is a third option, however, and it's using Alan Cox's kernel tree.
I never tried it, since I need XFS support and don't want to
mix-and-match too much with huge kernel patches, but it may be appealing
to some people.
Greetings,
Haim Gelfenbeyn.
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