On Mon, 22 Oct 2001, ext Silviu Cojocaru wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > > According to many people using RHL, the up2date utility cannot > be used to upgrade kernels. Ok, so then, why the heck do > advisories regarding kernel updates include info that tells > the users that he can grab the kernel rpms using up2date. The > average newbie will certainly use up2date to grab and > *install* the kernel, thus resulting in a possibly hosed > system. > > My suggestion would be to describe the steps to make up2date > only grab *not* install the kernel rpms and tell the user > where to find info about kernel upgrading. > > Comments ? Flames ? :)
Old up2date cannot upgrade the kernel but since RHL 7.1 it's been possible (and has worked for me) - Panu - _______________________________________________ Seawolf-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/seawolf-list