> ===================================================
> I still think attempting to recompile the kernel first is worth a try.
> Nothing to lose. Also, if you are going to attempt the RH 6 install, I think
> it has an option for "upgrade". You might give that a try. That way your
> d/led software and settings might be saved. I beliece Mandrake gives such an
> option, but I'm not sure about RH.
>
Doing an "upgrade" install probably isn't a good idea, as Mandrake
5.3 has KDE in /opt/kde, whereas Red Hat 6.0 has it in /usr.
John