On Sunday 11 January 2004 15:50, Phil Savoie wrote: > Hi All, > > I would like to update the kernel to a 25 level as I would like > support for my quick cam vc. I have found the webpage for the > drivers but I require a kernel that supports video for linux. I am > a total newbie at this and was hoping someone could kindly help me > through this. I have read the man page on urpmi but as I have > never done this before am real hesitant as I don't want to blow > away my current config which is working real good now. You have > been very kind with help offered on sound issues in the past and am > now hoping to learn how this is done as well. > Hi, Phil. Don't be put off by urpmi - use the gui. Mandrake Control Center > Software Management (in 9.1 - it will be something similar in 9.2). It will list all the apps that it knows are available to you, which will be the ones on your disks. You can get more by using other sources - this is easiest done by googling for 'easy urpmi' and following the instructions.
In the installable list, look for the package (I think it is called v4lin) and it will automatically take care of any dependencies. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet?
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