Updating kernel in ubuntu 7.04

[Michael R. Head]

On Sat, 2007-09-29 at 10:34 +0200, Sauro Cesaretti wrote:
> Thanks for all indications,I'd like to update the kernel because the new
> version of my braille support doesn't work correlcty.
> I compiled the driver from source but I didn't work with the current version
> of the kernel.
> And what if I'm going to update in  gutsy?
> Is it stable enough to wrok?

Sure! There are of course bugs to be found (and reported), but I've been
using it daily for a month or so.

I just upgraded my ppc-based Mac Mini and X no longer works when I
attach my monitor with a DVI cable, but other than that it's been fine.

> What is the procedure to do that?

run "update-manager -d" or "sudo do-release-upgrade -d"

> Is it the command that I received in this message?
> Thanks in andvance
> Best regards, Sauro
> 
> 
> 
>  
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:ubuntu-users-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Michael R. Head
> Sent: sabato 29 settembre 2007 2.53
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> Subject: Re: Updating kernel in ubuntu 7.04
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2007-09-29 at 00:41 +0200, Sauro Cesaretti wrote:
> > Hello ereryone,
> > 
> > I've just installed ubuntu 7.04 and I'd like to install a newer verson 
> > of the kernel.
> 
> Any particular reason why? If it's to get new drivers, you may just want to
> upgrade to the gutsy beta now ("update-manager -d").
> 
> > Is it possible to install a version like 2.6.21 or greater?
> 
> Anything's possible ;-)
> 
> > Is it possible to do this from the repository or I have to recompile it?
> 
> You might try to use the gutsy version, but my guess is it's going to be a
> headache. 
> 
> If you compile from source, you'll have to manually manage security updates,
> which may not be worth your time.
> 
> > Thanks in advance
> > 
> > Best regards, Sauro
> > 
> > 
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> > 27/09/2007 17.00
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> > 
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