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RE: Upgrading the Kernel in RH



> 
>  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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