Which kernel to use?

[suhailc]

Hi,

I'm using Red Hat Linux Enterprise 3.

Can someone please explain what exactly is the difference between 2.4.21-27.0.2.EL and 2.6.10?

Isn't the 2.4.21-27.0.2.EL Red Hat Linux Enterprise specific?

Regards,
Suhail.

[jlasman]

RHEL was released with 2.4.x as the standard kernel.

Jeff

[suhailc]

Thank for the reply.

So then should I stick with 2.4.* RHEL specific because I currently have 2.6.10 with grsec patch installed by my server admins?

[jlasman]

You should use whatever you need and whatever works for you.

But if you expect support, you should be using the standard kernel for the distribution.

Jeff