Kernel Update Failure 13.1

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#1

I tried to update my kernel to 3.12.1, but now the system won’t boot as I messed it up. Here is what I did which clearly was not correct, it should have been the first not the second (kernel head). I removed kernel head but have no idea how to proceed. Any help is really appreciated.

Code:
sudo zypper ar Index of /repositories/Kernel:/stable/standard Kernel-Stable
sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper in --from Kernel-Stable kernel-desktop

Kernel Head - this was wrong

Code:
sudo zypper ar Index of /repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/standard Kernel-Head
sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper in --from Kernel-Head kernel-desktop

#2

You are trying too many changes at once. Changing the kernel is the last thing I would. Normally, if grub 2 comes up, you can select the advance menu and pick kernel 3.11.? from the list.

Thank You,

#3

Yes and that works. Question is how do I straighten out the mess I made? I’m inclined to take care of this issue before I do anything else.

#4

You must remove the kernel repo first. Then search for kernel in YaST and unckeck the bullet for the kernel version YOU DO NOT WANT. It does not hurt to have a kernel you do not use.

Thank You,

#5

Yup, did that and unchecked the kernel. Rebooted, and my ati beta driver no longer worked. Tried to reinstall to no avail. Removed the repo and driver and rebooted. Installed the repo and installed the driver. No go, the fan on the video card is going crazy.

I decided to start fresh, but after upgrading my system, I installed the latest kernel via your Blog. Rebooted, and the installed the ATI beta driver and rebooted - it worked. My question is moving forward how do I update the kernel when they become available without running into the same issue?

For clarification purposes, I prefer to have the latest kernel installed on my system, no matter what Linux OS I am using. I always install the latest kernel first, then install the driver after doing a clean install.

#6

Bump…

Is it safe to upgrade or should I skip it?

thanks!

#7

I would skip it.
Last night I tried upgrading my 12.3 with kernel 12.0 to the newly release 12.1 and got a kernel panic.:slight_smile:
I nearly panicked also because I had a hard time reverting back to the older kernel.

#8

It ain’t easy with Opensuse. I think I will take your advise for now.

#9

On 2013-11-29 20:56, CHAZDG51 wrote:
> For clarification purposes, I prefer to have the latest kernel installed
> on my system, no matter what Linux OS I am using. I always install the
> latest kernel first, then install the driver after doing a clean
> install.

Then, as that means experimenting, you must make sure that you also have
an older and stable kernel that just works, as a backup plan. And if you
need a special video driver (Nvidia/Ati), make sure you know how to
handle that install in text mode, whatever it needs.

–
Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 12.3 x86_64 “Dartmouth” at Telcontar)

#10

Well of course I have no idea how to install the video driver in text mode, but would eagerly like to learn how to install the latest kernels. The driver most certainly would be a problem. :slight_smile:

#11

Well if the driver is from a repo then just run yast as root from the command line. if you are instilling the hard way then as root just follow the instruction given at the web site.

#12

I am happy to report that I upgraded the kernel today without any problems. It was quite simple with no issue with my video driver.

#13

…care to share how you did it with the rest of the class? :wink:

I’m debating whether I should upgrade to 3.12.1 so I’ll have native support for Optimus – or at least that’s what I understand. I’d love to hear what you did.

#14

When i updated my laptop with 13.1 to kernel 3.12.5.1.1,
it failed to boot with only the word GRUB on the top left corner
of a black screen. I used the openSUSE 13.1 dvd .iso rescue system
to reinstall grub2.

Just in case you encounter this be sure to have the rescue cd/dvd ready
by your side.