| PackageDescription | Linux kernel binary image for SMP UltraSPARC (sparc64) systems
This package contains the Linux kernel image, the System.map file,
and the modules built by the packager. It also contains scripts that
try to ensure that the system is not left in a unbootable state
after an update.
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If you wish to update a bootdisk, or to use a bootloader to make
installing and using the image easier, we suggest you install the latest
fdutils (for formatting a floppy to be used as boot disk), and SILO, for a
powerful bootloader. Of course, both these are optional.
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Kernel image packages are generally produced using kernel-package,
and it is suggested that you install that package if you wish to
create a custom kernel from the sources.
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NOTE: This kernel is strictly for UltraSPARC (sparc64) class systems. If you
do not have an UltraSPARC, then most likely you want the sparc32 image, which
only exists for the 2.4 kernel series. See kernel-image-2.4-sparc32.
Also, this kernel is specifically for SMP (multiple processors) systems. If
you do not have more than one CPU, then choose the non-SMP kernel image. |