AMD64 Kernel

[mburoff]

I just upgraded to Feisty and was looking to upgrade my kernel from the generic x86_64 to the amd64-k8 kernel; however, synaptic says this is obsoleted by the generic packages. I noticed that the version of the amd64-k8 was 2.6.20.15.14 whereas the generic version was 2.6.20-15.17. Is k8 obsoleted because the generic packages are built upon a newer kernel or because k8 has been replaced by the generic? Thanks for any help.

[John.Michael.Kane]

Ubuntu is now running one kernel which still enables optimizations for your CPU at boot. So theres no longer a need for separate kernels.

[whyrlito]

Hmm... alright...
I was searching for those good old k8 specific kernels.
Changing from amd64-generic to amd64-k8 on a Dapper notebook pretty much improved it's performance. Upgraded to Feisty, as mburoff did, and just noticed the same.

So, SD-Plissken, do you know where can I find such kernel boot options (those that may be architecture - k8 - specific)?

Thanks a lot.