Kernel Upgrade Syndrome

[Janina Sajka]

Absolutely keep the old working kernel around until you're well
satisfied the new one does the job.

I'm no expert on GIT, by any means, but I understand it's an unsettled
environment. Certainly, Kirk would love some help around keeping Speakup
current with kernel developments. Perhaps that could be you. On the
other hand, there are many directions to go with comp sci skills. The
kernel is just one direction--and a fairly specialized one, too.

Janina

Zachary Kline writes:
> Hi,
>     I guess I can understand that.  Practically speaking, Speakup will only 
> work with kernel's up to a certain version.  I don't quite know how 
> experimental the stuff in the Git repository is.  I guess the best I can do 
> is upgrade and keep a backup of my current kernel around in case it all goes 
> to the dogs.
>     Being a computer science major, I'm going to have to hack on the Linux 
> kernel eventually as part of my coursework.  But I'm not there yet.
> Thanks for your two cents,
> Zack.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Janina Sajka" <janina at rednote.net>
> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:51 PM
> Subject: Re: Kernel Upgrade Syndrome
> 
> 
> Well, probably. But, there are many things in our relationships to
> technology--to the realm of stuff in general--that aren't necessarily
> the healthiest. Ultimately, qquestions like this are spiritual questions
> or, if you prefer, philosophical questions. I suspect you'll find that
> interpersonal relationships are more rewarding than accumulations of
> things, and you are asking the right questions if you've come to
> question your balance around such concerns.
> 
> I do think there are good reasons to stay current with kernels and other
> package upgrades, within reason of course. I would simply track with my
> distribution and leave it at that, unless there's some development
> related reason for doing upgrades sooner. This will help you track
> security and feature updates. At least the former is certainly valuable.
> 
> Just my two cents American, since you asked.
> 
> Janina
> 
> Zachary Kline writes:
> >
> > Hi,
> > Perhaps this has something to do with the fact I use Gentoo, but I find 
> > myself with an urge to upgrade the kernel at every new release that comes 
> > in, even the sub-releases, 2.6.20.3, etc.
> > I know this  is probably silly, but I still feel an urge to do it anyway. 
> > However, with Speakup as it is, I was wondering what the general opinion 
> > is about when to upgrade?  Is it worth doing it on a set schedule?
> > I suppose I have a feeling that Linux development will fly away and leave 
> > me behind, as it were, and I'm somewhat unsure how to deal with this 
> > concept.
> > Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.
> > Yours,
> > Zack.
> >
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