Autogroup kernel?

[linus72]

Hey guys
I was just wonedering if there would be any issues compiling a 2.6.37 kernel patched with the "wonder patch" on a Salix 13.1.2 install with 2.6.33.4-smp kernel and headers?

I know how to do it and such and was just wondering if moving up to 2.6.37 compiled using the 2.6.33.4 headers would cause any issues?
Thanks

[JRD]

If you use the headers of 2.6.37, no there is no issue. But you have to use the headers, modules and firmware of the 2.6.37 or you will have some problem.

[linus72]

Thanks JRD
But, there are no headers available for 2.6.37 for Salix right?

Would I first compile the kernel using 2.6.33.4 headers, then do make headers_install (and install kernel/modules, firmware), reboot off new 2.6.37 kernel, then re-compile it again using the new 2.6.37 headers?

Last night I made this kernel here for my ARCH testing install
http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=43689
and I do notice a difference especially when under load doing upgrades while listening to music via firefox, it runs much smoother and somewhat faster
and so I want this in my Salix install also:)

any help appreciated!
thanks

[JRD]

Apparently, you don't master a kernel compilation.

kernel-source package, or the sources downloaded from kernel.org contains the headers of the kernel. You do not need kernel-headers, you already have it in the kernel sources. if you do "make install" "make modules_install" it will install all that you need. About the headers, you just have to copy our kernel sources in /usr/src/linux-2.6.37 that's all, no more.
Of course you can make a package of all this if you want.

Send me a MP if you want more info about it.