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NAME

6       new-kernel-pkg - tool to script kernel installation
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SYNOPSIS

10       new-kernel-pkg [-v] [--mkinitrd] [--rminitrd] [--dracut]
11              [--initrdfile=initrd-image] [--depmod] [--rmmoddep]
12              [--kernel-args=args] [--remove-args=args]
13              [--banner=banner] [--multiboot=multiboot]
14              [--mbargs=mbargs] [--make-default] [--add-dracut-args]
15              [--add-plymouth-initrd] [--host-only] [--devtree=devicetree.dtb]
16              <--install  | --remove | --update | --rpmposttrans> <kernel-ver‐
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DESCRIPTION

21       new-kernel-pkg is a tool used in packaging to automate the installation
22       of  a  new  kernel, including the creation of an initial ram filesystem
23       image, updating  of  bootloader  configuration,  and  other  associated
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OPTIONS

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40              Use  devicetree.dtb  as  the  device  tree  file in place of any
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45              When creating a new initial ram filesystem image, use  dracut(8)
46              rather than mkinitrd(8).  Used in conjunction with --mkinitrd .
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SEE ALSO

116       grubby(8) installkernel(8)
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AUTHORS

120       Erik Troan
121       Jeremy Katz
122       Peter Jones
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126                                Wed Apr 14 2010              NEW-KERNEL-PKG(8)