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Kernel Questions
- From: Steve Ettorre <sme nycap rr com>
- To: redhat-list redhat com
- Subject: Kernel Questions
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 18:22:32 -0500
I have some basic questions about the linux kernel and making changes to
it.
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First, I have RH v5.1 with kernel 2.0.35. I notice that all the RH kernels
seem to be 2.0.x. Yet at ftp sites like sunsite and others, there are many
2.1.x kernels that can be downloaded. I have been led to belive that the
2.1.x kernels contain more advanced features than 2.0.x versions (e.g.
more recent drivers). What is the difference between these two kernel versions?
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I understand that certain advanced features can be downloaded as patch
files which can be included in my existing kernel. My view is that these
patches become permanent additions to the kernel. Alternatively, I believe
that kernel modules can be downloaded which are then automatically loaded
by the kernel only when needed. Is my understanding correct? How do I recognize
a patch from a module file (is there a naming convention?)? When I download
a module file, how can I install it such that I can make use of it using
kerneld?
TIA,
Steve Ettorre
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