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    Generic vs kernel

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by jml22, Mar 2, 2007.

  1. jml22

    jml22 Notebook Geek

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    Ok
    So i installed ubuntu today and i messed it up by accident
    so i reformatted that partition and reinstalled and its fine now
    but the first time i installed on the bootup scren there was 4 options
    386-kernel
    386 kernel recover

    generic
    generic recover

    after this reinstall There is only generic and generic recover
    What went wrong and should i worry about it being generic or should i reinstall again to get the 386 kernel
     
    jml22, Mar 2, 2007
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  2. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    No, you'll just want to use the generic anyway. It allows for all different platforms, whether they be dual core, Intel, AMD, whatever (besides PPC and 64-bit). I don't know why 386 didn't install again, but like I said, I wouldn't really worry about it. It may be installed and it's just that it's not showing up in the bootloader too.
     
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  3. jml22

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    ah ok i did some updates and now its showing up again
    Should i use the kernel or the generic ?
     
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    Just use the generic. What kind of processor do you have? If it's a dual core, you'll get dual-core activated through the generick kernel, but not the 386. Also, if you have an Intel processor, 686 is designed for those whereas 386 is just for generic older Intel processors and AMD processors.
     
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    yeah duo core
    thanks
     
    jml22, Mar 3, 2007
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    actaully another question
    how do i change the bootup... i awnt it to automatically goto generic
    right now it selects kernel then teh time runs out and it bots that one up
    how do i make the generic one the first in the list?
     
    jml22, Mar 3, 2007
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  7. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    /boot/grub/menu.lst edit that file and cut and paste the options in the correct order. It'll automatically boot the highest option.
     
    Lysander, Mar 3, 2007
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    jml22 Notebook Geek

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    i just have a question
    why does having the wireless switch set to on so vital for me to starting up ubuntu?
     
    jml22, Mar 3, 2007
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  9. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    It's to do with the way Ubuntu tries to connect to a network during the boot up phase, but that's the limit of my knowledge.
     
    Lysander, Mar 3, 2007
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    jml22 Notebook Geek

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    got another problem
    i'm trying to install beryl with xgl
    but i can't get past this step
    $ glxinfo | grep direct

    in a terminal. If it returns

    direct rendering: Yes

    I put in that first command and dont get that output

    also when i open up my xconfig its blank
    I have ran envy script and it says its all installed
    am i missing a step or something?
     
    jml22, Mar 3, 2007
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  11. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    That brings up a question; does Kubuntu have hyper-threading support?
     
    Bog, Mar 4, 2007
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  12. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yes, it does. The generic kernel, at least.
     
    Lysander, Mar 4, 2007
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