Difference between revisions of "Kernel Upgrade"
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'''$''' sudo eselect kernel set ''number'' | '''$''' 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. | + | 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 $(qlist -IC x11-drivers) | '''$''' sudo emerge -av $(qlist -IC x11-drivers) | ||
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