kernel 2.4.18 and mandrake

[Stew Benedict]

On Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:31:45 +1000
Keith Antoine <kantoine at CPE-203-45-140-190.qld.bigpond.net.au> wrote:

> I have always compiled my own kernels, however when I did this in the past 
> with Mandrake and Suse I ran into problems. So as I can download kernel rpms
> for Mandrake to upgrade me to 2.4.18 I was wondering if any manrake users 
> herin have done this and is it as simple as just installing the rpms and 
> "away we go" or are there gotchas??
> -- 

Generally you can install a new kernel fine.  Use rpm -i, rather than rpm -U.  installkernel will update your bootloader as part of the install.  It's possible you may need to update modutils also.

Stew Benedict