YUM-Kernel update?

[Benjamin Sailer]

Hello,

> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:07:54 -0600, Dave McCann <langleyfan at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I've installed FC3 and ran YUM to get the latest updates. I noticed that the
> > kernel is selected not to be updated in the default settings. There are
> > updates available for it.
> >
> >   Should I go ahead and use YUM to update the kernel?
> >
> >   What problems/hurdles could I encounter by using YUM to update the kernel?
> >
>
> I usually use yum to do my kernel updates. So far I have never run
> into any problems... that being said... your mileage may vary.
>
the problem that arises during update is that the old kernel is
removed.  So when You do not reboot the machine, it might get into
trouble when it e.g. tries do load a new kernel module after the
update and all it finds in /lib/modules aer the new version's
kernel-objects.

Therefore the default behaviour is to install the new kernel as a
default, which (hopefully) manages to boot during the next startup,
and leave removal of the old kernel to the user.

Best regards

Benjamin

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