On Sunday 22 Sep 2002 10:30 pm, you wrote: > On Monday 23 Sep 2002 7:08 am, Anne Wilson wrote: > > Having looked through the update disk I can see a number of things that I > > would like to update, hoping that it would fix problems, but the whole > > thing looks really scarey. > > > > I mean, if I break one app that's not too bad. A little time lost, but > > I'll soon be up and running (fingers crossed), but talking about updating > > the kernel is a different cup of tea. If I break that I've had it. Just > > how risky is this? I presume it's necessary before doing any of the > > rest? > > First, do NOT upgrade the kernel. You must install the kernel - NOT > upgrade it. Just install the new kernel with > > # rpm -ivh kernel-2.4.x-x.i586.rpm > > Then check /etc/lilo.conf. The new entry is usually added for you > automagically - if not, then add it yourself making sure the entry includes > the correct "vmlinuz" from the /boot dir. Then run > > # /sbin/lilo > > Leave your old kernel installed until you are happy that your system is > running fine with the new kernel. Reboot and choose the new kernel from > the boot menu. > > A newer kernel may or may not be necessary but usually if it is a > dependency for any app a message will be given saying so. > > Installing kernels has been heavily discussed on this list in the past so a > quick check of the archives may help. > > Sharrea
Thanks - that does sound a little better. Anne
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