Subject: Kernel
Description: Kernel 2.6.31.5 is the new stable kernel branch
The kernel package contains the Linux kernel (vmlinuz), the core of your Linux operating system.
The kernel handles the basic functions of the operating system: memory allocation, process allocation, device input and output, etc.
New stable kernel branch is not native for 2009.1, to be recommended only to those who have unsovable HW problems with the series 2.6.29.X, or MIB 2.6.30.X
Also tested successfull with VM software (as Host PC and Guest clients)
- Vmware Workstation 6.5.3
- Vmware Player 2.5.3
- Vmware 7.0 beta
- VirtualBox 3.0.8
- nvidia-current dkms drivers
- ati dkms drivers (new)
It works all flawless, it's very speedy and much more responsive than mdv
It works perfectly with the current Nvidia and ATI proprietary DKMS drivers
License: GPLv2
Official Site: http://www.kernel.org
Version: 2.6.31.5
Changelog:
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/ ... Log-2.6.31
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/ ... g-2.6.31.5
Availability: Mandriva 2009 Spring (2009.1) - 32 and 64bit rpms
Packager: Nicolò Costanza <abitrulesATyahoo.it>
Testing: MIB Team guys:
Kernel 2.6.31.5 for 64bit has been tested in 5 different Pcs, for 32bit in 4 Pcs:
all with positive results and none problems!
We executed also some crash test, where we brutally powered off PC while was working on copying some root files from one folder to another: At the Reboot no problems, we couldn't make harder tests
MIB Blog link:
http://mib.pianetalinux.org/mib/it/comp ... 26315.html
INSTALLATION
read carefully before proceeding, choose right solution for you!
The Kernel 2.6.31.5 comes complete with all just into one folder repository:
one for 32bit arch and the other for 64bit arch.
Mandriva 2009.1 - 32bit arch.
From a root Terminal/Konsole session
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urpmi.addmedia MIB-Kernel26315 --update http://mib.pianetalinux.org/2009.1/i686/MIB-kernels/2.6.31.5/ with media_info/synthesis.hdlist.cz
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urpmi kernel-desktop-2.6.31.5 kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.31.5
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urpmi kernel-server-2.6.31.5 kernel-server-devel-2.6.31.5
Mandriva 2009.1 - 64bit arch.
From a root Terminal/Konsole session
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urpmi.addmedia MIB-Kernel26315 --update http://mib.pianetalinux.org/2009.1/x86_64/MIB-kernels/2.6.31.5/ with media_info/synthesis.hdlist.cz
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urpmi kernel-desktop-2.6.31.5 kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.31.5
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urpmi kernel-server-2.6.31.5 kernel-server-devel-2.6.31.5
Reboot the PC an you are in the new Kernel 2.6.31.5
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[root@localhost 2.6.31.5]# uname -a
Linux localhost 2.6.31.5-desktop-69mib #1 SMP Wed Sep 9 20:18:09 CEST 2009 x86_64 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6400+ GNU/Linux
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WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED FROM THE INSTALLATION!
FILE LIST: sample names
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kernel-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-desktop-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-desktop-devel-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-desktop-latest-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-desktop-devel-latest-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-server-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-server-devel-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-server-latest-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-server-devel-latest-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-source-2.6.31.5-69mib-1-1mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-source-latest-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
kernel-doc-2.6.31.5-69mib2009.1.x86_64.rpm
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Suggestion: If you use proprietary drivers or other dkms
To make build proprietary video drivers (ati / nvidia) and some others dkms drivers, I remember you need to install also:
* dkms
* kernel-devel
Bye,
NicCo