I don't think this msg got out, because Netscape crashed as I was
sending it.
Harvey
Hi Cindy,
I think things would work well if you added "-2.2.16-9" after "vmlinuz"
(ex: image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.16-9).
Although you have 2 kernels on your hard drive, lilo only knows about
the first. The "link" is only to the first kernel. In lilo.conf, you
must configure kernel 2.2.16-9.
If you wish, you can have both kernels in your lilo.conf file, in case
the new one doesn't work. When you boot up, if you push the tab key at
"boot:" you can choose which kernel your system should use.
I would do it this way"
Under the first image section image=boot/vmlinuz-2.2.16-9
label=linux
place a copy of the entire first image section, with the following
change
image=boot/vmlinuz-2.2.15-4
label=old
This way when you press the tab key, you will have a choice between
"linux", "old", and whatever boot ups you have on your system. You can
have as many kernels listed in your lilo.conf file as you wish, deleting
them when no longer needed.
When you use /sbin/lilo, you are giving lilo.conf's instructions to
lilo. If you made an error, /sbin/lilo will tell you. Otherwise, you
will get a message like:
$lilo
Added linux *
Added old
(whatever else is going to be there)
The asterisk (*) means that your new kernel which has the label "linux",
is the default.
Reboot, and have fun.
I hope this helps. If you need more info, write again. The wonderful
thing about linux people, is that we happy to help each other.
Harvey
Cindy Bartorillo wrote:
>
> 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
