Thanks for the reply, Juanito. Given what you're saying, then, do I understand correctly that, since I downloaded within the last week the iso labeled tinycore-current.iso (found by following the link labeled "Current Release" from the tincore web site), I already have 2.9 rc 4 or later? That would not be very good news: I'm having the problem discussed in this thread, despite using a supposedly patched version.
If I am using the most current version and still have the kernel panic issue described in this thread, what are my options for testing tinycore on these older machines? Should I try an older release? If so, which?
Also, just out of curiosity: why is the release candidates directory empty?
James