is ok to use lastes kernel

[Chris Jones]

On Thu, 2004-03-18 at 14:54, Mitch Wiedemann wrote:
> Hello Jose,
> If you are referring to using "yum update" or the redhat up2date, then 
> it's fine to get the latest kernel, you don't have to get each version.  
> All package updates are cumulative. (In my experience anyway).
> 
> One note: I have an nVidia graphics  card, and sometimes after a kernel 
> update I have to re-run the nvidia installer again to rebuild the kernel 
> module.  Just FYI (For Your Information).
> 
I would like to qualify that. I have FC1 running on an MSI K7N2 mobo
with an Athlon 2600 cpu and Nvidia controller. When upgrading kernels, I
have found only that my "spare" ethernet port (eth1) needs the
controller software re-compiled. The video element is OK and upgrades
seamlessly.
 
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