Thanks Mr Geek (I like the name...), No, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks. I will sort that out tonight.
Pete > Mr. Geek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Fajar Priyanto wrote: > > On Wednesday 23 March 2005 15:35, Peter Moscatt wrote: > > > >>I have recently installed MD 10.1 using the 3 download CDs. > >> > >>I now would like to update the kernel and see in the Updates that > there > >>are a number of options I can use. I guess the version I want to > update > >>is to 2.6 and see there a couple. > >> > >>Which one do I need to go for ? > >> > >>Pete > > > > > > Mine is 2.6.8.1-24mdk > > Peter; Whichever kernel you go for, make sure you start by installing > the 'kernel-source' version of the new kernel you want to install > first. > > So, for example, if the kernel you want is kernel-2.6.8.1-24mdk, you > would start by installing kernel-source-2.6-2.6.8.1-24mdk, then you > would install your new "kernel-2.6.8.1-24mdk", then run 'lilo -v', and > then reboot the system selecting the new kernel in the process. > > Once you're satisfired that the new kernel is working fine, either edit > > your '/etc/lilo.conf' file manually or use the Boot Setup section of > Mandrake Control Center (MCC) to set the new kernel as your default > one. > > You can leave the old kernel installed, just in case, or you can remove > > it via the Remove Software section of MCC. > > HTH's > > -- > Mr. Geek > Registered Linux User #190712
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