[23:33] <DBAlex> hey
[23:34] <DBAlex> If I want to upgrade to 2.6.31 is it better to use the .deb's (http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v2.6.31-rc8/) or compile my own (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/GitKernelBuild)...
[23:34] <DBAlex> if using the deb's, which do I install and in what order?
[23:35] <DBAlex> also, i'm running 9.04 x32 on Wubi
[23:40] <DBAlex> nvm, found this: http://www.ramoonus.nl/2009/06/10/linux-kernel-2-6-30-installation-guide-for-ubuntu-and-debian-linux/
[23:40] <johanbr> I guess debs would be easier
[23:41] <DBAlex> yeah
[23:41] <johanbr> just install the linux-image- package. And maybe the corresponding linux-headers- package too.
[23:41] <DBAlex> plus cloning the 2.6 tree would take forever at 60kbp/s
[23:41] <DBAlex> :/
[23:41] <DBAlex> ok
[23:41] <DBAlex> I have /home backed up if this fscks up
[23:42] <DBAlex> (this is my first kernel re-install) :-P
[23:42] <johanbr> It definitely shouldn't affect /home.
[23:42] <johanbr> The worst thing that could happen is that your system won't boot.
[23:43] <DBAlex> yeah thats why I backed it up
[23:44] <DBAlex> i'll just uninstall and reinstall
[23:44] <DBAlex> then copy over /home
[23:46] <johanbr> It's often convenient to have /home on a separate partition. Then you can reinstall without losing your files.
[23:46] <DBAlex> yeah
[23:47] <DBAlex> I think I have that setup on my main PC
[23:47] <DBAlex> just this a wubi install, because I never got around to repartitioning
[23:48] <DBAlex> I have 9.04 on my main PC, except ext4 not 3
[23:49] <DBAlex> will Karmic use kernel 2.6.31?
[23:49]  * DBAlex pokes johanbr 
[23:49] <johanbr> yes
[23:51] <DBAlex> ok
[23:59] <DBAlex> brb
[23:59] <DBAlex> reboot