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Subject: Re: Safe to 'make installkernel' in multi-user mode?
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Modulok wrote:
> Just making sure I'm not brewing a disaster...
>
> Is it 'safe' to install a kernel (i.e. 'make installkernel') on a
> system while in multi-user mode?
>
> Thanks!
> -Modulok-
>   
Yes.  But you should schedule a reboot shortly afterwards.