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Statica · 10-13-2000, 06:44 AM

Umm for your h/w I wouldnt even think of going anything higher than kernel 2.0.36 - RedHat 5.2! Newer STABLE kernels are less to do with fixes than it is enhancements, be it on the processing side or on the hardware support/utilization side. Typically what I'd suggest is something along the lines of a MiniDistribution. Although e-smith mightn't be a bad choice becos even though it does have a newer RedHat type foundation, it doesnt ship with any bloat. Check out your nearest tucows mirror for distributions.
Cheers

PS Personally I think the RPM way of thinking is a jib, and are nothing but headaches for critical usage.

10-13-2000, 06:44 AM	#3
Statica Premium Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 9,231	Umm for your h/w I wouldnt even think of going anything higher than kernel 2.0.36 - RedHat 5.2! Newer STABLE kernels are less to do with fixes than it is enhancements, be it on the processing side or on the hardware support/utilization side. Typically what I'd suggest is something along the lines of a MiniDistribution. Although e-smith mightn't be a bad choice becos even though it does have a newer RedHat type foundation, it doesnt ship with any bloat. Check out your nearest tucows mirror for distributions. Cheers PS Personally I think the RPM way of thinking is a jib, and are nothing but headaches for critical usage.