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These are the release notes for Linux version 4. Read them carefully,
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as they tell you what this is all about, explain how to install the
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-kernel, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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+kernel, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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WHAT IS LINUX?
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@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ WHAT IS LINUX?
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and multistack networking including IPv4 and IPv6.
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It is distributed under the GNU General Public License - see the
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- accompanying COPYING file for more details.
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+ accompanying COPYING file for more details.
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ON WHAT HARDWARE DOES IT RUN?
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@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ DOCUMENTATION:
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system: there are much better sources available.
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- There are various README files in the Documentation/ subdirectory:
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- these typically contain kernel-specific installation notes for some
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+ these typically contain kernel-specific installation notes for some
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drivers for example. See Documentation/00-INDEX for a list of what
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is contained in each file. Please read the Changes file, as it
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contains information about the problems, which may result by upgrading
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@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
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To have the build system also tell the reason for the rebuild of each
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target, use "V=2". The default is "V=0".
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- - Keep a backup kernel handy in case something goes wrong. This is
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+ - Keep a backup kernel handy in case something goes wrong. This is
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especially true for the development releases, since each new release
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contains new code which has not been debugged. Make sure you keep a
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backup of the modules corresponding to that kernel, as well. If you
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@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
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- In order to boot your new kernel, you'll need to copy the kernel
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image (e.g. .../linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage after compilation)
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- to the place where your regular bootable kernel is found.
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+ to the place where your regular bootable kernel is found.
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- Booting a kernel directly from a floppy without the assistance of a
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bootloader such as LILO, is no longer supported.
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@@ -303,10 +303,10 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
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to update the loading map! If you don't, you won't be able to boot
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the new kernel image.
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- Reinstalling LILO is usually a matter of running /sbin/lilo.
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+ Reinstalling LILO is usually a matter of running /sbin/lilo.
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You may wish to edit /etc/lilo.conf to specify an entry for your
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old kernel image (say, /vmlinux.old) in case the new one does not
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- work. See the LILO docs for more information.
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+ work. See the LILO docs for more information.
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After reinstalling LILO, you should be all set. Shutdown the system,
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reboot, and enjoy!
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@@ -314,9 +314,9 @@ COMPILING the kernel:
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If you ever need to change the default root device, video mode,
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ramdisk size, etc. in the kernel image, use the 'rdev' program (or
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alternatively the LILO boot options when appropriate). No need to
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- recompile the kernel to change these parameters.
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+ recompile the kernel to change these parameters.
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- - Reboot with the new kernel and enjoy.
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+ - Reboot with the new kernel and enjoy.
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IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG:
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@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG:
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is followed by a function with a higher address you will find the one
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you want. In fact, it may be a good idea to include a bit of
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"context" in your problem report, giving a few lines around the
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- interesting one.
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+ interesting one.
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If you for some reason cannot do the above (you have a pre-compiled
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kernel image or similar), telling me as much about your setup as
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Diego Viola