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Subject: Re: More de driver info......
To: dennis@etinc.com (Dennis)
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 14:59:17 -0500 (CDT)
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> while I can certainly do without both drivers, I cannot load new systems
> because the generic kernel doesnt work with any of the de compatible
> cards I have (and I suspect none other as well). I need to generate new
> boot disk with a working kernel. Is there an easy way (without making
> an entire release) to just put an alternate kernel on the install boot
> floppy?

"Easy" : "No".  :-(

The boot floppy procedure is intertwined with the make release procedure.
It can be separated but it is not "easy".

... JG