I think that kernel update is only to fix the symlink flaw found in linux recently..
its not likely to be a target, but some times it pays to be sure. don't use MandrakeUpdate to get the kernel, use a browser to go to the address that MandrakeUpdate is using (in "define sources") and download the kernel rpm by itself that way.. then go to the directory that you saved it in and type: rpm -ivh kernel-2.4.8xxxxxxxx.i586.rpm (swapping the xxxxx for whatever the kernel name is) and hit enter. that will install the kernel along side the old one, so that if the install doesn't work, you have not hosed your old kernel and can still boot from that.. thats the only think wrong with using the 8.1 update to load your kernel.. if it doesnt' update perfectly, it will upgrade your current kernel, with a dud one, and you won't be able to boot anymore. Thats why you load it manually.. if you restart and select the new kernel from the lilo or grub menu and it works.. then great, uninstall the old kernel( I always leave it myself, just in case) or just move the new kernel to the top of the list (/boot/grub/menu.lst) or /etc/lilo.conf and it will then boot the new kernel by default. all you need is the kernel .i586 rpm, in your case kernel-2.4.8-31.2mdk.i586.rpm don't worry about the others, they are either source packages, alternative 2.2 kernel series or the headers, docs and stuff, they are not needed to get your system booting the new kernel. rgds Frank -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andre Dubuc Sent: Thursday, 3 January 2002 10:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [newbie] SecurityUpdates and Kernel 2.4.8-31.2mdk Well, I finally got SoftwareUpdate to work again. Browsing through the updates I notice the new kernel 2.4.8-31.2mdk. Now, I vaguely recall Civileme or someone else warning against updating the kernel through Update. I'm of the school "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" -- is this "update" really necessary? I mean everything except AC97 sound recording works very well. Would you advise that I skip this update? Is it necessary? I'm a bit confused by the additional kernel stuff that's included with the update, i.e.: Kernel-source, kernel-linus 2.4, kernel 2.2 -- Do I upgrade all, or only the 2.4 items? Presently I'm running the stock LM8.0 kernel 2.4.3-20mdk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to mess up my system that's working great for something that isn't necessary. Tia, Andre -- Please pray the Holy Rosary to end the holocaust of abortion. Remember, in your prayers, the suffering souls in Purgatory. May God bless you abundantly with His love! For a free Cenacle Scriptural Rosary Booklet -- http://www.webhart.net/csrb/
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