Re: Why compiling.
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- Subject: Re: Why compiling.
- From: Celejar <celejar@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:21:40 -0400
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On Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:05:02 +0300
Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Ma, 10 iul 12, 22:50:02, Celejar wrote:
> > On Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:22:46 +0300
> > Andrei POPESCU <andreimpopescu@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Not quite sure I get you - if my hypothetical router (running x86 HW,
> > not like my actual routers that run OpenWRT on arm, and that don't
> > have lots of extra MB to spare) needs a new kernel, I can just send over
> > a distro stock one;
>
> From where? Your network is down and your other machine runs on a custom
> kernel.
Plug the regular machine straight into the internet connection (cable
modem) and grab an appropriate kernel.
> > why should my work machine kernel need to be
> > appropriate for my router?
>
> A stock kernel should work for both. IMHO, even if you do use custom
> kernels, it's probably a good idea to keep a stock kernel around for
> backup and troubleshooting.
Certainly agree - I always keep at least one stock kernel installed.
Celejar
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