Kernel Upgrade

[Net Llama!]

On 11/23/03 11:54, Alma J Wetzker wrote:
> "Net Llama!" <netllama at linux-sxs.org> Sat, 22 Nov 2003 19:34:25 -0800
> 
>> On 11/22/03 16:28, Alma J Wetzker wrote:
>>
>>> I am still using a Caldera OL WS 3.1.1 as my main system.  (I like 
>>> it.)  I am thinking it is time to update from the 2.4.13 kernel and 
>>> hoping it will solve the stalls when I watch DVD's.  I ran through 
>>> the SxS for 
>>
>>
>> Define 'stalls'.  This could be solved with hdparm.  On the other hand 
>> it could be a hardware problem that is unrelated to the OS.
>>
> The picture and sound freeze for a few seconds and then jump ahead so we 
> miss bits of dialog and action.  As this happens quite frequently it 
> gets anoying fast.
> 
> What would I look at with hdparm?  (I just had a thought about upping 
> the priority of Xine...)

Have you used hdparm at all in the past?  If so, then its the same basic 
process.  If not, then as root, run hdparm against your DVD block device 
(/dev/hdc or whatever), and report the output back here.

> 
>>> updating kernels and it seems a bit dated.  It refers to 'xconfig' 
>>> and 'make xconfig' and other stuff that doesn't work as root from a 
>>> prompt.  
>>
>>
>>
>> For a 2.4.x kernel they will work, assuming that you aren't making any 
>> other mistakes.
> 
> 
> I am assuming that I am making several other mistakes.
> 
> The reasons for wanting to upgrade the kernel are many:
>     1.  I want to learn how to compile a kernel
>     2.  I am worried about Caldera supporting this distro much longer
>         with associated security concerns

Caldera ceased to exist when they became SCO.  SCO ceased to care about 
Linux when they launced their lawsuit against IBM.

>     3.  I *REALLY* don't want to wipe and reload my main system

understood.  I hate that as well.

>     4.  Watching DVD's on it is a painfull experience so my kids are
>         clammoring for windows

Understood.

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