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server by using the uname -a
command. Example 8-1 displays the output of this
command.
Example 8-1 Output of uname
Linux ibm-dn1ao2berub 2.4.21-215-default #1 Tue Apr 27 16:17:49 UTC
2004 i686 unknown
In SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, the easiest way to create a bootdisk is
through YaST. From the command line, follow the prompts after entering the
following command:
yast bootfloppy
We recommend that you test the boot disk before you start to compile the kernel.
A complete discussion of how to compile the kernel is covered in Chapter 9 of
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, Administration and Insta ...