The people that compiled the SMP kernel might not have compiled PPP in, simply because most SMP systems are servers, and very few servers communicate over PPP [though as ADSL becomes more popular, PPP over Ethernet will too]. MIke Mogens J�ger wrote: > Tom Berkley wrote: > > > did you compile ppp into the kernel? > > No - I just ran the rpm. I have not downloaded the source-file - is that the > error? > Mogens J�ger > > > > > > > tom berkley > > > > Mogens J�ger wrote: > > > > > > Hey list. > > > I am using Mandrake 7.2, on the 2.2.17 kernel. > > > Then I saw that the 2.4 kernel were aviable, and I downloaded the > > > 'kernel-smp-2.4.0-0.14mdk.i586.rpm'. > > > Everything with the update went OK, but when I tried to connect to the > > > internet, I got the message that ppp was not supported by the > > > kernel!!!!!!!!! how come. > > > I have removed it again and am now using the 2.2.17. > > > But one thing has changed - these yellow small boxes, describing > > > functions all over my system, has started to blink (flashing?) and I > > > can't find the place to change that. > > > Please someone help > > > Sincerely > > > Mogens J�ger > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > > > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: > Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. -- ------------------------------------------ Mike MacCana Support Consultant C Y B E R S O U R C E Level 9, 140 Queen St Melbourne 3000 Ph : +61 3 9642 5997 Fax: +61 3 9642 5998
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