updating/replacing linux kernel

darkblackcorner · 09-13-2007, 09:56 AM

Hi, I'm fairly new to linux, and have just successfully installed Suse9.3.

Anyway, I'm currently trying to update the kernel from 2.6.11.4-20a to 2.6.22.6 in order to use ndiswrapper to get drivers for my wireless network card. I currently have both the full kernel and the patch downloaded (2.6.22.6), but I need some help as to which one to use, and how to do so.

(I've already backed up the current version of my kernel so have something to fall back on in case of error).

Thanks.

Skie · 09-15-2007, 01:08 PM

The best way to upgrade your kernel is to use YOU (YAST Online Update) and tell it to do the upgrade. If you need the kernel headers, then use YAST to install them. Do not download the vanilla kernel from kernel.org (or any mirrors) unless you know what you're doing.

darkblackcorner · 10-01-2007, 06:33 AM

ok, so here's what's happening so far:
Suse installed. Internet connection available, and fire fox working. But for some reason i can't get YOU to connect. Can you give me a little help here?

09-13-2007, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
darkblackcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 OS: Windows XP SP2 My System	updating/replacing linux kernel Hi, I'm fairly new to linux, and have just successfully installed Suse9.3. Anyway, I'm currently trying to update the kernel from 2.6.11.4-20a to 2.6.22.6 in order to use ndiswrapper to get drivers for my wireless network card. I currently have both the full kernel and the patch downloaded (2.6.22.6), but I need some help as to which one to use, and how to do so. (I've already backed up the current version of my kernel so have something to fall back on in case of error). Thanks. __________________ darkblackcorner - in the dark since 1986

09-15-2007, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	Re: updating/replacing linux kernel The best way to upgrade your kernel is to use YOU (YAST Online Update) and tell it to do the upgrade. If you need the kernel headers, then use YAST to install them. Do not download the vanilla kernel from kernel.org (or any mirrors) unless you know what you're doing. __________________

10-01-2007, 06:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
darkblackcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 OS: Windows XP SP2 My System	Re: updating/replacing linux kernel ok, so here's what's happening so far: Suse installed. Internet connection available, and fire fox working. But for some reason i can't get YOU to connect. Can you give me a little help here? __________________ darkblackcorner - in the dark since 1986