> kernel from 2.2.14 to anything else, although there have been some
> statements here on the reflector suggesting that I need to. The download
> section includes RPMs for both 2.2.14 and 2.2.16, so it appears to me that
> NeTraverse is supporting both kernels. It is my impression that NeTraverse
Mark, this is a case where you can be "right" but it doesn't matter.
Reality is that application software companies, all of them, that are
targeting Linux as the base operating system are facing a wide array
of kernel variants. They try to make things back-compatible but this
is a constant battle, especially when they're also fighting to keep up
with a steady plodding forward.
> that I'm better off with 2.2.16. Can someone point me to some relevant info?
It's already been pointed out that there are security reasons for you
to upgrade your kernel, whether you're running win4lin or not.
> **My 2 cents***
>
> I will point out that there are a lot of Power Users in the Linux world
> that are very comfortable with the idea of upgrading kernels and changing
> things around very quickly. They hear things on reflectors, or read things
> on a distributors web site, and then off they go to make changes. However
There is not doubt that this is true. Let me point out in reverse
that you wouldn't be surprised to find that companies releasing
software aren't worried about making it backward compatible to Windows
3.1. Right now the Linux community is making the leap to v2.4 of the
kernel and versions more recent (and better) than the one you're
running have been around for a long time. Whether you buy your
upgrades or download them is your business but it's just got to happen
if you want to remain compatible.
> newer kernel, AND I am experiencing that problem. I have built kernels
> before, and can do it, I simply do not want to unless I get value out of it.
Whether you do or don't get value out of maintaining your system
current so you can use software being distributed currently is your
business. Whether you need to do so is not a choice you get to make.
This is true whether you run Mac OS, Windows or Linux. With Linux in
particular, major changes have taken place in all the distributions of
it since ANY of them came with v2.2.14. Given that you can buy your
way out of this problem (and not have to learn anything) for only a
few bucks makes your plea a bit hollow I'm afraid. That you can
download a more modern kernel in rpm form for free makes it even more
so.
> **Off my soapbox**
When you climbed up there I hope you expected a response (grin).
> Thanks in advance for any help in this area.
The help was already given. You've chosen not to pay attention to
it. You need to update your system.
Cheers --- Larry
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