On Monday 03 January 2005 18:39, Jim wrote: > i tried to update the kernel that was just released > i get a message > " Your system is fully updated. No new packages are needed" > > i guess cause the kernel is usually skipped but since this is the only > package i need, why won't it let me install the update ? have you tried up2date -f kernel this will override the package skip list, which is stopping you from installing the kernel package. ps 'man up2date' :-) Stuart -- Stuart Sears RHCE, RHCX Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature. -- Tom Robbins