[arch-general] Keep older kernel intact while upgrading to new kernel

[Rafael Beraldo]

2010/7/17 Ng Oon-Ee <ngoonee at gmail.com>

> When a kernel is updated kernel modules are as well. For example, nvidia
> is pushed up one pkgrel because a new kernel is out. With your
> suggestion the old kernel is saved as vmlinuz26-old. Which can't get a
> graphical login because the old nvidia module is gone.
>
>
I didn't know that.


> Also, because menu.lst is not automatically edited for you, you'd still
> need to manually add the old kernel to grub to be able to boot from it.
> I submit that users who are able to do that (as all Archers are supposed
> to be able to do) are also able to downgrade the kernel from a live
> disc.
>
>
If not for the problem above-mentioned, creating a permanent entry for
vmlinuz26-old wouldn't be a problem. One could even edit the entry in the
grub menu itself.

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