My lilo.conf reads:
image=/boot/vmlinuz
which is a link to the new kernel. So I figured I shouldn't have to change anything.
Does lilo need to be rerun anyway? I'd really like to understand what goes on here.
Harvey Janson wrote:
> Hi Cindyb,
> You downloaded Kernel 2.2.16-9, but did you tell your system this was the
> kernel you wanted used?
> 1. Open /etc/lilo.conf with a text editor (ex: pico /etc/lilo.conf).
> Change
> image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.15-4
> to
> image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.16-9
> 2. Tell lilo to make the change by entering /sbin/lilo on the command line.
> 3. Reboot.
> Everything should be fine. If not, send another e-mail.
>
> Harvey
>
> On Sun, 13 Aug 2000, you wrote:
> > I just took a deep breath and updated my kernel from the 2.2.15-4 that came
> > with my brand-new Mandrake 7.1 to the 2.2.16-9 that the Update feature said I
> > needed. As recommended I downloaded the rpm's myself and installed them by
> > hand. Everything seems to have gone OK.
> >
> > But when I rebooted, the opening screen says I have 2.2.15-4, and so does the
> > KDE Control Center, and so does the Netscape site.
> >
> > I have the new 2.2.16-9 directory and the links in /boot definitely point to the
> > new kernel. So why won't anyone acknowledge it?
> >
> > CindyB
