On Monday 06 January 2003 16:28 pm, Harry Wert wrote: <snip>
Okay, so to keep it all nice and simple, I download the k_athlon rpm, click on it in konqueror and kpackage pops up and I install it. Once it's installed, bring up a konsole, do mkinitrd *and* lilo, then reboot. Is this right?
Correct - just remember you need to be ROOT or SU when you execute mkinitrd and then lilo
One more question about this...will I still have all my same old files and all that stuff? Settings, etc., in kde? Can I then on the first bootup after the install of the new kernel, log in as root and open Control Center->System->Kernel configurator and do any tweaking there? And if I 'can', do I need to do mkinitrd and lilo again before rebooting?
Yes, all your old files, settings, etc., in kde will be intact. When you reboot after you have executed mkinitrd and lilo you are FINISHED with the kernel unless you are an expert. Stay out of the kernel configurator or much grief may head your way! Seriously, there is no need to use the kernel configurator unless you have the need to add specialized kernel boot information. Unlikely, or you would probably have experienced a kernel panic or failure to boot at all. This of course assumes you had an operating system PRIOR to your kernel upgrade. And Yes, if you make any kernel modifications or additions it is necessary to do another mkinitrd and lilo operation.
Regards, Harry
Perfect! You kept it nice and simple, for simple minds like mine! Thanks Harry, and all the others who were answering on this thread also, you're all good people. John