Whats the difference between this 2 versions of kernel?
There was a Kernel-Desktop package for 2.6.31 before, and it was taken away, only leaving Kernel-default for 2.6.31.
assas1n wrote:
> Whats the difference between this 2 versions of kernel?
It is explained (a bit) here:
#305694: Separate Desktop / Server Kernels
https://features.opensuse.org/305694
Greetings,
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Camaleón
Thanks for the info.
So basically a Desktop kernel is a ligher, faster, simpler kernel compared to Default.
Will 11.2 use a default or desktop kernel? Could it be changed after installing 11.2?
Where is the 2.6.31 desktop kernel nowadays?
assas1n wrote:
> Thanks for the info.
>
> So basically a Desktop kernel is a ligher, faster, simpler kernel
> compared to Default.
I’d say it is improved in many ways for desktop users/desktop use, yes.
> Will 11.2 use a default or desktop kernel?
It will depend on the media source:
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If installing from LiveCD by default will install “kernel-desktop” flavor
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If installing from DVD, dunno, maybe it makes some “magic” to detect the
user system and then selects one or another. Maybe based on the selected
patterns (server -> “kernel-default” / desktop -> “kernel-desktop”). -
If updating from any previous installed system… also dunno, sorry
> Could it be changed after
> installing 11.2?
Yes, as always has been possible to install many different kernels and
booting easily from any of them.
> Where is the 2.6.31 desktop kernel nowadays?
It should “live” in factory repositories (/oss) and the usual “kernel of the
day” repos (KOTD).
Greetings,
–
Camaleón
Depends. Lighter? yes, since some things not required on desktops are disabled (like cgroups). Faster? depends, it’s faster on the interactivity side but it’s a bit slower on the throughput side due to preemptation being enabled
Yes, 11.2 will (or can) use -desktop and yes you can change it afterwards
2.6.31 desktop kernel is here: Index of /repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_11.1
nope, that HEAD repositories only have the 2.6.32 unstable desktop repository
Sorry, i meant that HEAD repository u mentioned only has a 2.6.32 desktop kernel, which is unstable.
I went all thought the opensuse repository and couldnt find either a 2.6.27 or a 2.6.31 desktop kernel
then they have moved to the new kernel. I don’t think they keep around older kernels in HEAD. But, if you want -desktop, you can recompile your kernel with specific options… 1000 Hz timers, no cgroups, full preemptation, slub allocator, tickless, disable “optimize for size”,… which will give you a kernel like -desktop
I do have the sources of 2.6.31.1 (SUSE kernel source RPM) but it’s only for 64bit systems (dunno if you run it)
I managed to update my 2nd boot kernel to 2.6.31.rc7.29.1
I think ill just wait for 11.2 and download the live cd (which comes with kernel-desktop as stated here)
Edit: It wold be a great idea if kernel-desktop packages could be kept somewhere on the repositories, so people could install for example 2.6.29 desktop version
Im wondiering why theres no 2.6.27 Desktop kernel.
I searched using the software page on Opensuse homepage, found only 2.6.31 desktop kernels.