2.6 kernel question - module-init-tools

[Farfrael]

Quick question for those of you who have made the switch to a 2.6 kernel :
According to guides i read ...

- I am supposed to install the new module-init-tools and then convert my modprobe.conf file with /generate-modprobe.conf

- it also seems that i should rename the old insmod, modprobe, rmmod and lsmod to insmod.old, modprobe.old, rmmod.old and lsmod.old, + the matching manpages.

Once i have done that will i be still able to boot with a 2.4.x kernel ? (i'd say no, want a confirmation)
Do i have to set up everything for the 2.6 kernel (basically compile 2.6 and install module-init-tools) and pray that i did everything right because i won't be able to boot back with my old and trusted 2.4.x kernels ?

Thanks in advance

 

[drag]

Don't worry about protecting the old binaries. The mod-init-tools will happly cooexist with 2.4 kernel stuff, and you will still be able to dual boot between 2.6 and 2.4. I do (or at least did. 2.6.3 is pretty f-ing stable for me right now.)

 

[Farfrael]

ok, for those interested

I installed 2.6.3, Fvcked up the module-init-tools install (there was a problem when doing ./configure blah) so i am basically stuck with the 2.6 series kernel right now ...

Not that i don't like it , i was just proud of my old kernels