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Subject: Re: [gentoo-user]  Re: upgrading from kernel 2.6.24-rc6 to latest
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Nikos Chantziaras ha scritto:
> bn wrote:
>>> You can keep both kernels and just use the bootloader to select which
>>> one to boot into. So if your new kernel doesn't work just reboot and
>>> use your old kernel again until you can work out whats wrong with the
>>> new one.
>>
>> Yes, but this means recompiling all external modules (nvidia, madwifi)
>> every time I boot in a new kernel if I want them to work, isn't it?
> 
> No.  Kernel modules are kept in /lib/modules/VERSION/ meaning you will
> have the older ones working when you boot the older kernel again.
> 

Oh, I didn't know, thanks. It's incredible that after 5 years of using
Linux I am still so utterly clueless!

Thanks guys.

m.