That's not how kernels work on the Empeg. The current kernel is in flash RAM and I don't know of any way to "save off" a current kernel image. Maybe others here have done it and can help you out.

I was under the impression there was a kernel hack associated with Frank's display server, though I doubt this was part of the automated install. I think it enabled the EmpegApplet to control the player by faking IR codes. IIRC, This functionality is also built into the IRtrans kernel.

-Tony
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