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Old 08-03-2007
Unix Kernel Switching?
How do I go about switching from one Kernel to another?

I figure the process is somewhat like "compile -> remove old boot reference -> add new boot reference -> reboot/restart kernel"... but honestly I have no idea how to do this...

I'm trying to test out a piece of software, but it only runs on a previous kernel... I never thought there would be problems... but I figure it would be easier to temporarily install/point to a different kernel, then figure out the bug... especially given that the software never installs onto a system with the newest kernel anyway.

any help?
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Old 08-04-2007
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Originally Posted by jjinno
How do I go about switching from one Kernel to another?

I figure the process is somewhat like "compile -> remove old boot reference -> add new boot reference -> reboot/restart kernel"... but honestly I have no idea how to do this...

I'm trying to test out a piece of software, but it only runs on a previous kernel... I never thought there would be problems... but I figure it would be easier to temporarily install/point to a different kernel, then figure out the bug... especially given that the software never installs onto a system with the newest kernel anyway.

any help?
Hello, i am not sure about doing it on UNIX but i can give you how to...on Redhat Linux! see if that helps you?

=> open /etc/grub.conf and change the default field to the available kernel you want to.

Doing it on UNIX must be something similar!

-ilan
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Old 08-04-2007
BTW:You should restart the system after editing /etc/grub.conf

-ilan
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Old 08-04-2007
Thanks, I will give it a try and see how it goes.
 
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