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Old 3rd May 2008
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Originally Posted by itti View Post
I don't want my whole system current just want to get the current
kernel compile it and put it along with the one i have so i can chose
to run it.
My suggestion would be:
  • Install 4.0 according to information found in Section II of The NetBSD Guide:

    http://netbsd.org/docs/guide/en/
  • Download the source to -current, & build & install the new kernel.
Unlike Linux which is a kernel with a userland slapped on top, each of the *BSD's are more tightly integrated -- meaning that the kernel & userland may not have as much latitude in being out of sync. I haven't tried what you are attempting, but you are free to experiment. It might work, but I can't promise that you will be successful.

Last edited by ocicat; 3rd May 2008 at 05:59 AM.
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