I currently have two kernels: a 2.6.18-4-686 kernel and a 2.6.18-3-686 kernel.
Which is better? The higher the kernel number the better? Is the 2.6.18-4-686 kernel a newer version or something? Thanks in advance.
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Jump to PostThe first part is the version so 2.6.18-4 is better than 2.6.18-3
the last part (which is usually something likee 686) indicates what cpu it is optimised for.
e.g
a 686 optimised kernel is better than a standard 486 one (provided your cpu can handle it)
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