Re: kernel-module-ntfs and Yum

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Michael A. Peters wrote:

> On Sat, 2005-10-29 at 09:20 -0500, Daniel Silva wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I've installed the kernel-module-ntfs package with yum, but when i run
>> the 'yum update' command the package isn't updated.
>> Can anyone tell me why?
> 
> addon kernel module packages are not automatically updated - the version
> of the kernel they are built for is part of the name of the package - so
> that it is easier to have multiple versions installed without updates
> replacing the earlier ones.
> 
> You have to explicitly request the new module for your new kernel.
> Usually (at least from livna) they appear very quickly.
> 

Yes, you have explained how the bug behaves.  It is still a bug.  Why would
I install kernel-mod-x, then update the kernel, and not want the new kernel
mod installed also by default?


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