It's not as easy as that. All modules must be compiled against the particular kernel configuration to be compatible.
In theory, it would still be possible to have 2 different kernels plus 2 different sets of /lib/modules, but Puppy includes many 3rd party modules, and each 3rd party module would need to be compiled twice. Barry is spending a weekend just compiling one set.
Then there would be different interpretations of what constitutes "advanced". Many people want SMP, but there are others who want the low-latency patches. The low-latency camp may not want SMP, and vice-versa.
Oops, we now have 4 versions of the Puppy kernel.
And what about 64 bit enhancements? Oh dear.
Latest .config for 2.6.21.x kernel
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OK..OK..
Thought it might be a way of quieting the mob..
Looks like my 'understanding' of the ins-&-outs of Linux needs some updating..
Cheers..
crafty..
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Thought it might be a way of quieting the mob..
Looks like my 'understanding' of the ins-&-outs of Linux needs some updating..
Cheers..
crafty..
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3 x boot:- ASROCK VIA 'all-in-one' m/b; AMD Duron 1.8Ghz+; 1.0GB RAM; 20GB hdd (WinXP Pro); 80GB hdd (MEPIS 3.4-3/Puppy v2.15CE Frugal); 1GB USB pendrive (Puppy 2.15CE Frugal); CD/DVDRW; 17" LCD monitor; HSF 56k modem... MEPIS is great.. Puppy ROCKS..
menu config and Dvb
Since prior to last kernel config I have used the load the old config and questioned me only on changes.
Using menuconfig fresh from unpacking, does not setup DVB correctly even when I open each tree and make modules of everything related. I have not figured why this is but cutting and pasting that section prior to running make from old config from a known working prior kernel has always worked for me.
the tickless option (if my memory is halfway Ok) is the IRQ method change I was glowing about eariler.
SMP has worked for all hardware that currently boot for me, with no noticable change.
Using menuconfig fresh from unpacking, does not setup DVB correctly even when I open each tree and make modules of everything related. I have not figured why this is but cutting and pasting that section prior to running make from old config from a known working prior kernel has always worked for me.
the tickless option (if my memory is halfway Ok) is the IRQ method change I was glowing about eariler.
SMP has worked for all hardware that currently boot for me, with no noticable change.
DVB config
#
# Digital Video Broadcasting Devices
#
CONFIG_DVB_CORE_ATTACH=y
# Customise DVB Frontends
#
CONFIG_DVB_FE_CUSTOMISE=y
CONFIG_VIDEO_VIDEOBUF=m
CONFIG_VIDEO_TUNER=m
#### Read Write DVD iso, still a dream away
CONFIG_ZISOFS_FS=y
-----------------
The DVB section looks great, only 2 critical flags missed, and one config _VIDEOBUF missing.
Ted
# Digital Video Broadcasting Devices
#
CONFIG_DVB_CORE_ATTACH=y
# Customise DVB Frontends
#
CONFIG_DVB_FE_CUSTOMISE=y
CONFIG_VIDEO_VIDEOBUF=m
CONFIG_VIDEO_TUNER=m
#### Read Write DVD iso, still a dream away
CONFIG_ZISOFS_FS=y
-----------------
The DVB section looks great, only 2 critical flags missed, and one config _VIDEOBUF missing.
Ted