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how to patch linux kernel

 
mark ahlenius
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how to patch linux kernel

I previously got a answer to a network problem - my Pavilion 540n needs an updted RHL kernel.

I downloaded the patch but it does not have any readme or instructions on how to install it. Could someone point me to some docs somewhere on this?

mucho thanks
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I_M
Honored Contributor

Re: how to patch linux kernel

Hi

If your "patch" is created by diff command, use "patch" command to apply the "patch".

usage
# patch -pX
X is a number from 0 to N.

Check the man page for detail.

Good luck
Jairo Campana
Trusted Contributor

Re: how to patch linux kernel

patch -i /root/name patch.txt &&
legionx
mark ahlenius
Occasional Advisor

Re: how to patch linux kernel

The name of the patch, which comes from the www.kernel.org is patch-2.4.19 - the description for this patch is:

"The latest stable version of the Linux kernel is:"

Is that the kind of patch which can be installed with the techniques you mentioned?

thank you again!

'mark