syhim77 wrote if i want to update my kernel, do i have to uninstall the existing kernel after the new kernel is being installed? thanks in advance... A V Flinsch wrote: > On Sun, 10 Sep 2000, you wrote: > > > > > At the command line, type in: rpm -uvh kernel-2.2.16-9mdk.i586.rpm > > That should be -Uhv, for most packages. When updating a kernel use -ihv. If you > use -Uhv, you will uninstall the current version, then install the new version. > Using -ihv will just install the new version, whlile leaving the current one in > place. > > If you are using anything that requires an initial ramdisk in lilo, you should > check the following page BEFORE updating your kernel > http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fupdates.php3 make sure to look at the > specifics for kernel-2.2.19-9mdk > > -- > Alex > (Go easy on me, I'm a COBOL programmer in real life)
