hi:
   i have many problems with enterprised kernel. (highmem enabled).
   sometimes some kernel version maybe ok with ur machine , if u r lucky!!



> I just got a new (old) machine with a P4 1.5Ghz and I bumped the memory
> to 1.25 Gig because 512M stick are so cheap (PC133 SD-RAM)
>
> This is the first time I've dealt with a machine with over 768M memory
> and I noticed that it only recognizes 960M of the 1.25Gig
>
> I know that the Enterprise kernel supports the larger memory - but I
> have heard that there are stability problems with it.  I have seen
> recommendations to stick with the standard Mandrake Kernel and forget
> the memory over the 960M mark.
>
> Could someone explain WHY does one need the enterprise kernel (with
> additional security features) for large memory?  Where can I get a
> detailed list of differences between the regular Mandrake kernel and
> the Enterprise version?  Will the stock Mandrake kernel eventually
> support more memory?
>
> I know Linux handles memory better than Winblows, but WinXP has no
> problem seeing the 1.25G  . . . .
>
> Many thanks in advance,
> R.Fox




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