Robert Wultsch wrote:
> I tried using the rpm you showed and it did not produce anything. I then
> ran a search for the .config with the same result. I am now emailing the
> fellow that made the cd's for me to ask about whether he can send it to
> me assuming that he has it on the dvd that they sent with SuSE 9.0, but
> the fellow did not have copies of the DVD that came with SuSE 9 for sale.
>
> You are right that there are likely patches involved, so unless there is
> some reason that it is not possible, why couldn't I just copy over the
> kernel and the rest?
Well, I think the main reason I doubt it will work as easily as you hope is what
I alluded to in the previous message. Its not JUST the kernel. Take ACPI for
example. Presumable you want some suspend capability ... perhaps when you close
your lid.
Well, this requires kernel support sure, but it also requires a few other things
configured. There has to be some daemon watching for that type of event, and
then when it detects it, it must run som script that does some things. So if
you have a kernel with the right stuff, you are only half way there. I guess to
move the kernel, you have to move the kernel file, the modules, and if it has
one an initrd file, maybe the System.map file. ... then modify your lilo or grub
configuration. Then you have to figure out all the things that made ACPI or
whatever work.
You were unable to find a miniHOWTO for your laptop model at
http://www.linux-laptop.net/ ? Basically, all of the distros have the same
capabilities ... its how difficult things are to achieve that differs.
Getting all the hardware on a laptop to work has always been an iterative
process for me. Right now, I know there a few things I could do to improve my
installation but I haven't had a chance to do it.
Austin
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