JoeHill wrote:
Is there a way out of this?
First, see if you have other source locations defined in MCC or
RPMDrake. If not, add the default ones from Mandriva and make sure you
get the hdlist files for those locations. Probably a good idea to remove
the Hawkwind site for the time being. You can comment it out using the
'#' sign at the front of the lines that refer to Hawkwind's site by
editing the /etc/urpmi/urpmi.cfg file
Second, use the CLI to remove the kernel-source rom that you have now.
"urpme kernel-source'
Once that's done, install the one you want by typing the following;
"urpmi kernel-" and press the TAB key once or twice - it should bring up
a list of available ones from the Mandriva sites.
Pick the one you want - they may end up being referenced by numbers -
select the number of the one you want. If numbers are not given,
complete the urpmi command by typing in the exact name of the one you
want - ie;
urpmi kernel-source-2.6.12-12mdk
Press the Enter key.
Once it's installed, add a kernel that matches your new kernel-source
package - ie;
urpmi kernel-2.6.12-12mdk
Once that's done, run the following command;
lilo -v
then to make absolutely sure, open MCC, go to the Boot section and
double check the boot config. If you want to, make the new kernel your
default, finish the Lilo setup and reboot with the new kernel.
Once you've rebooted, reopen MCC and the Boot section, remove all
references to the 2.6.14 kernel, finish the Lilo config, open a console
as root and rerun 'lilo -v'.
Once completed, use either urpme or RPMDrake to remove the 2.6.14 kernel
you have and rerun 'lilo -v' one more time - it never hurts to be cautious.
Now, re-install the NVidia kernel or use dkms to built a kernel module
for your newly installed kernel and kernel-source.
Re-Run XFDrake, check to see that /etc/X11/xorg.conf is using the
'nvidia' module and not the 'nv' module.
Do the '3-finger-Salute' (CTRL+ALT+Backspace) and you should see the
NVidia Logo page as usual.
Enjoy, knowing that you are now a master of kernel management. Make sure
you quaff a pint of GOOD ale in celebration. Not that 'Bud' or 'Miller'
stuff, but a good pint of Guinness or something.
HTH's
Dan LaBine
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