On Fri, 1 Feb 2002, henry wrote: > I have a question about kernel ? > > How to identify kernel of RedHat ? by version of RedHat ?
rpm -q kernel is a good start cat /etc/redhat-release will also tell you what version of redhat your running too. > if I type "uname -a " on RedHat7.1 , I get version "linux-2.4.2 " , > Why cant I find it's kernel on CD package ? it will be on /mnt/cdrom/RedHat/RPMS/kernel.....rpm > Could I rebuild kernel downloaded from > http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/linux-2.4.2.tar.gz I wouldn't recommend it. Rather, grab the kerne-source-something.rpm and install that source tree. The Redhat kernel source matches more to Alan's stream of kernel (which works better in some circumstances, and has better drivers). than the linus tree. -- Anthony Rumble - Managing Director EverythingLinux.com.au - The Alternative Operating System Store LinuxHelp.com.au - Support,Training,Development,Consulting Phone: 0500 500 368 Direct 02-9712-1799 Fax 02-9712-3977 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
