On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 10:47:32 -0700 "bruce" <bedouglas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: [ having kernel 2.6.9-1.667 ] > and why is this bad?? There have been some security issues ficxed in later kernels. However, you probably want to keep a known working kernel installed (even if it does have security issues), until you can verify that the new kernel and your hardware/applications are compatible. Of course, replacing a kernel that works with your machine with one that doesn't means your system will be VERY secure. NO ONE will be able to take over your machine. :) > also, if i already have a kernel installed, can i simply do a 'rpm -Uvh > newkernel.rpm' with no issues? Bad idea. Use "rpm -ivh newkernel.rpm" instead. That will let your have both the new kernel and old kernel on your machine so you can revert to a kernel that you know works if you have problems (both kernels will show up in GRUB when you boot, and you can select whichever one you want or need). For bleeding-edge distributions like Fedora, it's practically a necessity to do this. You can later "rpm -e" the old kernel and reclaim the space on your hard drive when you're sure the new one works properly. -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- * Charles Taylor <tomalek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> * Chemistry instructor / Mad scientist / Linux enthusiast! -------------------------------------------------------------------- * Web: http://home.mindspring.com/~charletiv/ --------------------------------------------------------------------
