ianw1974 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I think there's a later one. 2.6.17-5 was the default in 2007.0 but you can upgrade to something like 2.6.17-12 or even higher from memory. Easy way to check what kernels are available for install: urpmf --name kernel | grep 2.6.17 and see what ones are the latest in the list. You can ignore the source by modifying the line, so you only see kernels: urpmf --name kernel | grep -v source | grep 2.6.17 so you'll only see kernels listed, and then you can worry about kernel sources later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I should buy some goggles... the latest official kernel is of course 2.6.17-14mdv, not 2.6.17-5mdv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerr82508 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Oh, in Mandriva 2007.1 you only need to install the "kernel-latest" package and your system will automatically upgrade to the newest kernel if you have some software mirrors set up. No recompiling an kernel-source downloading necessary (unless you want to recompile the kernel) But if you're using a dkms-* package (e.g. for proprietary video drivers) you must also install the corresponding kernel-source-stripped package, so that dkms can rebuild the required module(s) when re-booting into the new kernel. In order to make this automatic you need to install the kernel-source-stripped-latest package. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ah okay... I was referring to a basic setup here, not a dkms-based graphical environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jleaman Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I think im going to just leave it alone, i already installed this os 2 times tonight :( its working ok now, have not tried the usb drive. But my dual monitors is up and all hardware :) Jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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