On Sunday 30 December 2007 01:11:37 pm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello! > > I read a lot about kernel updates in this list, but I still have the > following (understanding?) problem: > > When I install a new kernel from on of the repositories > > http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/Vanilla/openSUSE_10.3/ > or > http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Kernel:/HEAD/openSUSE_Factory/i58 >6/ > > I get the "most current" Version of the kernel. When I now want to stick > to a specific version, lets say 2.6.23 or 2.6.24 (when finished), where > will I get the security updates for the version? The repositories will > change to the newer branch again, won't they? > > Also, where do I get the 2.6.23 build now, when there are already the > 2.6.24-rc builds in the repositories? > > Thanks, > > Oliver.
You don't get security updates with those repositories, but whole new kernel which in case of Factory can be broken. Factory has very limited testing before it appear for download. It is good idea to have spare system installed to boot from if test installation is not bootable. -- Regards, Rajko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
