Re: Kernel Easyness?

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I was downloading some updates for a RH 5.2 box the other
> day, and I noticed the following RPM in the updates
> directory:
> 
> kernel-2.0.36-3.i386.rpm
> 
> Would this be used to upgrade the kernel? Whenever I've
> tinkered w/ kernels, it has never been as easy as
> an rpm -Uvh kern*
> 
> Or is this something else? Please advise.

That is a kernel update, and installs with the RPM command
you stated above.  HOWEVER . . .

You need to edit your /etc/lilo.conf file and rerun LILO 
after you do the update, or you will not be able to boot.

AND, if you have a SCSI system, you also have to rebuild
your initial ram disk.  Redhat has a nice instruction page
somewhere on their web site with all the instructions.

It's a good idea to have another way to boot your system,
just in case . . .   (floppy, etc).

Feel free to haul your PC to tonight's beginner meeting
if you want help.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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