http://www.mandrakeuser.org/install/kupgrade2.html gives a how to. As for
the kernel I actually got it from the same place I got the distro. The
upgrade I did was from the standard kernel to the secure kernel. You will
find them in the cooker directory as well.
If you are looking for the beta versions of a kernel.
James
At 01:32 AM 6/18/00, you wrote:
>where in the website can you dl the new kernel in rpm format? I see mention
>of it....I followed links to it...and ya know I couldn't find the darn
>thing...
>
>Thanks
>
>Jim
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "James Sparenberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2000 2:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [expert] kernel 2.2.16-4mdk
>
>
>I've had the same problem on occasion. Do this From the command line
>Type rpm -Uvh kernel.xxx.rpm --force (note the two dashes before force
>and that kernell.xxx is whatever you kernel rpm is) Then go to /boot and
>make sure the sim links are complete. To do this do ln -sf
>/boot/System.map.xxx (new map) /boot/System.map and then ln -sf
>/boot/vmlinuz /boot/vmlinuz.xxx This will repair the sym links in that
>directory. (type ls -l to verify that they are correct) Finally rerun lilo
>by typing lilo at a prompt. All should be well at that point and you
>should be able to reboot no problem. The only other thing I've encountered
>has been that the rpm sometimes gives the new kernel a "name" that is too
>long if so just edit /etc/lilo.conf and give it a new shorter name. (bob,
>newkernel, foo whatever)
>
>At 05:12 AM 6/17/00, you wrote:
> >Hello,
> >I am running LM7.0 with kernel 2.2.14-15mdk. I saw in the MUO
> >newsletter no8 that the new kernel was available so I downloaded it. If
> >I try to install through kpackage I get the message: Error! execution of
> >script failed. If I try rpm -Uvh kernel-2.2.16-4mdk.rpm I get the
> >message: package kernel-2.2.16-4mdk is already installed. But, of
> >course, it isn't.
> >Can anyone assist, please.
> >Thanks.
> >--
> >Dennis Robertson 2/2 Sylvia Street NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566 AUSTRALIA
> >Phone: 61 7 54742343 Mobile: 0419 535539 Fax: Phone for setup.
>
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