On Wednesday 18 September 2002 09:27, Michael Olds wrote: > Bob, > > Thank you for this response. I am still very new at Linux and have > hesitated doing a kernel rebuild, but that is on the list...I just > want to get a way to do a backup so that when something goes wrong > I won't have to start from scratch ... I'm on about the 15th > install and it's getting tiresome! > > I am using Synaptic as my package management tool, and I think I > can handle a kernel update, but the question is, has been, I am > using ext3 as my filesystem, do the other kernels besides "bf" > support this file system type? > > Best Wishes! > Mike Olds www.buddhadust.org
yes, they do. I also use the ext3 file system. best wishes. bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Underwood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 6:12 AM > To: Debian-User@Lists. Debian. Org > Subject: Re: Help needed setting up CDRW > > On Wednesday 18 September 2002 08:53, Michael Olds wrote: > > This boils down to two problems: if a module is missing, where > > can I get it? I did a Google search and there are a zillion > > references to the missing modules but no mention of where they > > can be found. > > > > And Second, what is the procedure for editing /etc/modules.conf > > using the new modutls tool? > > > > Here is the previous message...and, again thanks for many > > suggested avenues of inquiry. However I am at an impass. I will > > try to update the situation completely here while answering the > > questions of those who asked for more information. > > IIRC, the "bf" kernels do not include the modules you're missing. > I'm using kernel-image-2.4.18-k7 (from woody) which does include > them. It was fairly painless for me to install the new kernel using > apt-get. > > If you wish, you can also build your own kernel to include the > missing modules. > > bob -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
