Old kernel without udev

[Caleb Maclennan]

Does anybody have any input on keeping a TH system up to date while
being forced to run an old kernel (2.6.16) not compatible with current
udev packages?

Is it possible these days to not have udev packages installed at all?

Or should I work on setting up a custom udev package with an an older
version: something from the same generation as the kernel?

Thanks and regards,
Caleb