SOTL wrote:
>
[snip]
> Box reboots but Lilo shows that there are 2 RH7.1 systems: "Linux" and "
> Linux Up"
>
> Off to Lilo Boot Manager.
>
> "Linux" is shown as the default system with kernel
> /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.2-2smp.
>
> "Linux Up" is shown as an optional system with kernel
> /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.2-2.
>
> Could some one please explain to mw what is going on here.
> I have never had 2 kernals installed on an instalation before.
> Also I have no idea what the difference is or why I should use one over
> the other.
The -smp kernel is for multi-processors, -up is "Uni-processor".
The installer detected a multi-processor capable motherboard and
set you up.
If you ever have problems with SMP, you can boot into the uni-proc
kernel from the lilo prompt.
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