Okay, Okay, my screen says:
Mandrake Linux Release 10.0 (Community) for i586 Kernel 2.6.3-4mdk on an i686 /tty1 The kernel files available for download that look like they would match are: kernel-2.6.3.9mdk-1-1mdk.i586.rpm kernel-source-2.6.3-9mdk.i586.rpm Do I use the 1st or 2nd one? Thanks, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Jennings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [newbie] Security Advisory MDKSA-2004:037 > On Sunday 02 May 2004 17:34, Steve wrote: > > I read this security advisory and wanted to install the kernel update > > associated with it however, the advisory gives a list of about 20 rpm files > > for release 10.0. Do I install all of these? If not, how do I know which > > one(s) to install? The example in the section on doing kernel updates only > > show one file being installed. > > > > Thanks, Steve > > > These are all the different kernel flavours. You only need to install the one > corresponding to the kernel you are using. > If you do not know which kernel you are using hit Ctl+Alt+F1 and the kernel > revision will be shown above the prompt (Ctl+Alt+F7 to go back to X) > > This page http://qa.mandrakesoft.com/twiki/bin/view/Main/MdkKernel92 describes > the kernel flavours (It is a bit out of date and does not mention the 2.6 > kernels) > > New kernels have to be installed not upgraded so open a terminal, su to become > root, then > urpmi.update -a (to update tour urpmi database), followed by > urpmi kernel > You will be provided with a list of available kernels. Pick the one you want. > > On your next boot you will be running the new kernel, there will be a new Lilo > menu entry to enable you to select the old kernel if you wish. > > derek > -- > www.jennings.homelinux.net > http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ____________________________________________________ > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com > ____________________________________________________ >
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