On Mon, Apr 22, 2002 at 11:47:55AM +1000, Matt Chipman wrote: > Hi all > > I am trying to upgrade to Woody and use the 2.4 kernel. > I am a wireless enthusiast and have a pcmcia to pci adapter PLX card with a > hermes enterasis card which is why i want to use the 2.4 Kernel. (support is > in this kernel if you didnt know) > > I added the correct llines to the apt soureces list and the upgrade went > smoothly with "apt-get dist-upgrade" > > Upon reboot. i am still using the 2.2.17 potato kernel :( > > I know it is something i am doing wrong but i don't know what. > > RTFM and all that, i have done but have not been able to make it work. > > I guess my question is when i have the correct apt sources, why doesnt my > kernel upgrade? > > any pointers appreciated
Woody uses a 2.2.x kernel by default. A "dist-upgrade" isn't going to give you a 2.4.x kernel. You will have to snag the kernel source and build/install the kernel yourself. If you don't know how to install a kernel: The debian way - http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.html The traditional way - http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html hth, kent -- To know the truth is to distort the Universe. Alfred N. Whitehead (adaptation) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
