scohen - Stephen Cohen wrote:
>
> Is there anything inherently wrong about downloading the Rawhide distribution
> of kernel 2.2.14-1.1.0 and using it to upgrade my Red Hat 2.2.12-42 kernel?
>
> I actually did this. At the conclusion of the GNORPM install (upgrade),
> several messages appeared complaining that certain files were missing.
>
> When next booted, SILO failed. I had to 'upgrade' the kernel from my
> Red Hat 6.0 (kernel 2.2.5-15) kernel and reinstall the boot loader. Once
> done, /etc/silo.conf was modified to recognize the new 2.2.14-1.1.0 kernel.
Last I checked you DON'T UPGRADE the kernel rpms.
You install the new kernel, reboot then remove the
old kernel. I'd recommend doing this
from single use mode too. RedHat used to have a HOWTO/FAQ
for kernel upgrades.
-Thomas
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