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  From: David Brownell <david-b@pacbell.net>
  To  : <craigm@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov>
  Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 15:53:30 -0700

Re: Kernel 2.2.XX ready for laptops?

Craig Markwardt wrote:
> 
> I've been shying away from installing Linux 2.2.XX on my laptop.  I
> didn't want the headaches of a new compile when a new version came out
> every few weeks.  With Stephen goading us to try out new kernel
> patches, I suppose I'd better consider upgrading.
> 
> So, for people who are running 2.2.XX, is it pretty stable?

I've had no trouble on my laptop.  Installed RedHat 6.0 and put
a new kernel on it right away (2.2.9); 2.2.10 works OK too.  This
is on a Toshiba Portege 3020; YMMV.

It needed too much tweaking, sound and power management etc,
but kernel trouble was never an issue.

- Dave