opensuse 11.4 kernel update

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#1

Hello,

There is some guide to upgrade the kernel opensuse 11.4 from the repo tumbleweed?

Thanks.

#2

Why?
This is not the normal repo to use for a kernel update

#3

and if I like the kernel update 2.6.38, what should repo I use?

#4

I just upgraded to the newest Linux kernel 2.6.38 a few minutes ago.

Please follow the directions located at the OpenSUSE WIKI: Tumbleweed Portal which is here: Portal:Tumbleweed - openSUSE .

After you do this, it will automatically retrieve and install all of the newest stable updates including the new Linux kernel 2.6.38. Then, you can reboot your computer to let it take into effect.

#5

There are some options open to you.
If you update to Tumbleweed as suggested by @wellywu, that’s fine. But I would not update just the kernel, but you could try it. Beware that it’s a move away from stable.

You could also use this repo:
Index of /repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_11.4
But you should be aware that some experience is needed when using these

There is also what is known as ‘Factory Tested’
But that might be a step too far

#6

caf4926 why not Index of /repositories/Kernel:/stable/standard ? I assume less risky than head but newer than shipped - it is 2.6.38 whereas shipped is 2.6.37.

#7

Sure - why not

#8

On 2011-04-02 20:36, jony127 wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> There is some guide to upgrade the kernel opensuse 11.4 from the repo
> tumbleweed?

If you need that guide, tumbleweed is not for you.

–
Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.2 x86_64 “Emerald” at Telcontar)

#9

Thanks, I will use these repos.

The guide is to be safe, I know how to update the kernel but to know that problems can arise.

Some questions.

is really recommended to upgrade the kernel?

to update the kernel must do something with the nvidia drivers or no problem.

#10

Depends on how you installed the drivers. If you installed the “hard way” then yes you need to rerun the installation program. If from a repo you may not need to do anything.

#11

Hello,

if I try to install the new kernel I removed the last. Is it possible to install the new kernel without removing the 2.6.37?

#12

yes theres a 'multiversion" option that allows this

readings:
openSUSE Lizards
Chapter 12. Installing Multiple Kernel Versions
Multiple kernels
Keeping the current kernel when doing a kernel update through yast

#13

Yes as root ie change


##
## Packages which can be installed in different versions at the same time.
##
## Packages are selected either by name, or by provides. In the later case
## the string must start with "provides:" immediately followed by the capability.
##
## Example:
##	kernel				- just packages whith name 'kernel'
##	provides:multiversion(kernel)   - all packages providing 'multiversion(kernel)'
##					  (kenel and kmp packages should do this)
## Valid values:
##	Comma separated list of packages.
##
## Default value:
##	empty
##
# multiversion = provides:multiversion(kernel)
multiversion = kernel-desktop  <- add this assuming you run desktop kernel

to this file /etc/zypper/zypp.conf

#14

should preload-kmp-desktop be included? ie does it need to be expressly listed “multiversion = kernel-desktop, preload-kmp-desktop” ?

#15

On 04/03/2011 06:06 PM, jony127 wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> if I try to install the new kernel I removed the last. Is it possible
> to install the new kernel without removing the 2.6.37?

As root, edit the file /etc/zypp/zypp.conf. Find the line that says

multiversion = provides:multiversion(kernel)

and remove the # at the beginning. That way kernel updates will not delete the
old one and you will see both in the GRUB menu at startup. One side effect is
that you will eventually need to delete the extraneous kernels.

#16

On 2011-04-04 01:36, google01103 wrote:

> > ## Example:
> > ## kernel - just packages whith name ‘kernel’
> > ## provides:multiversion(kernel) - all packages providing ‘multiversion(kernel)’
> > ## (kenel and kmp packages should do this)
>
> should preload-kmp-desktop be included? ie does it need to be
> expressly listed “multiversion = kernel-desktop, preload-kmp-desktop” ?

Just put:

multiversion = provides:multiversion(kernel)

and all those that have to be included will be - as the example above says.

–
Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.2 x86_64 “Emerald” at Telcontar)

#17

I have some doubts,

I can install multiple kernels only uncomment the line:

multiversion = provides:multiversion(kernel)

or should I leave that line commented and only add:

multiversion = kernel-desktop

It should also be added kernel-source, kernel-desktop-devel, linux-kernel-headers ???

I’ve seen different configurations and I confused.

#18

Depends on what you want. If you don’t know just uncomment the line.

#19

No doubt here, that worked for me on 11.3 and 11.4 with no other additions, as posted by @lwfinger and @robin_listas. I recall originally getting that tip from older post by @robin_listas. You should trust them. :wink:

#20

On 2011-04-05 01:36, jony127 wrote:

> I’ve seen different configurations and I confused.

The first line is the one you should use. With the other one you have to
list every package, as you guessed.

However, in 11.2 it is the other way round, the first line syntax is not
supported there.

–
Cheers / Saludos,

Carlos E. R.
(from 11.2 x86_64 “Emerald” at Telcontar)