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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all, </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This is a real newbie question about FC3.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I spent the last few days learning (mostly by trial
and error) how to recompile my kernel (Fedora 3 to kernel 2.6.10) and finally
installed the drivers (Ali 1689 chipset) needed to get the ethernet connection
working - so I finally have internet. (It was a very happy moment!). But this
morning, Red Hat Network Alert... is telling me that I haven'te installed in RPM
format and slaps me on the wrist.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"You are running kernel-2.6.10 but it is not
installed in RPM format. It is highly recommended... By running a custom kernel,
you will miss out on any security fixes and functionality enhancements provided
by Red Hat Linux, and your config is unsupported". </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The question I have is what to do now? The original
kernel did not support either of two possible networking options. I doubt they
will be supported officially. Can I get the "security fixes and functionality
enhancements" while keeping my </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>existing
drivers?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>~Nick.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>