Difference between revisions of "Kernel Upgrade"
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To set to a specific kernel | To set to a specific kernel | ||
| − | '''$''' sudo eselect kernel set '' | + | '''$''' sudo eselect kernel set ''number'' |
| − | Follow the | + | Follow the guide to [[Configure the Kernel]]. After you have copied your new kernel to your boot partition, you'll also need to re-emerge a few packages so that your input and video drivers are properly configured for the new kernel. |
| − | $(qlist -IC x11-drivers) | + | '''$''' sudo emerge -av $(qlist -IC x11-drivers) |
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| + | If you use virtualbox, you'll also need to re-emerge those modules | ||
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| + | '''$''' sudo emerge -av virtualbox-modules | ||
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| + | Reboot your system into your new kernel. Once you have tested your system thoroughly and are satisfied with its stability, you can remove previous kernel versions. | ||
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| + | '''$''' sudo emerge -avP gentoo-sources | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 27 March 2011
When you are ready to upgrade your kernel, you can emerge the latest version of the kernel sources using portage.
$ sudo emerge -av gentoo-sources
Use the eselect tool to switch to the new kernel. To view available options
$ sudo eselect kernel list
To set to a specific kernel
$ sudo eselect kernel set number
Follow the guide to Configure the Kernel. After you have copied your new kernel to your boot partition, you'll also need to re-emerge a few packages so that your input and video drivers are properly configured for the new kernel.
$ sudo emerge -av $(qlist -IC x11-drivers)
If you use virtualbox, you'll also need to re-emerge those modules
$ sudo emerge -av virtualbox-modules
Reboot your system into your new kernel. Once you have tested your system thoroughly and are satisfied with its stability, you can remove previous kernel versions.
$ sudo emerge -avP gentoo-sources