You might want to add a lot of GNU-Tools, and other stuff. And if you want to share data between Solaris and Linux, this has to happen on the Solaris partitions. You might even think of sharing your home directories between Solaris and Linux. Here's the quick check list. Preparing Linux 3.1.
Some people don t like building a custom kernel.
If, however, you do not want to share data, you are safe with your old kernel. Unfortunately UFS writing is still experimental. Preparing your boot loader Before messing with your boot loader, please make sure that you have an emergency disk ready which enables you to boot your old system. Fortunately, the Solaris boot manager is able to chain-boot. And don t forget to run lilo to have lilo in the boot sector of your hard-drive.