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bravo_4230 : 30/10/02 10:29 AM : Incident created -   Hi, Mandrakes! Does somebody know what is the difference between two kernel packages: kernel-2.4.19.16mdk-1-1mdk and kernel-linus2.4-2.4.19-1mdk.i586.rpm ? I need to install kernel that supports ip_conntrack module and software manager reports that this module is in the second package, while now I have the first one installed. May I safely replace the packages without reconfiguring the system? Is there any another way to load the ip_conntrack module to the currently installed kernel ? Thank you.
Linegod_7611 : 30/10/02 03:43 PM : Reply received -   The easiest way to do this is to install the new kernel along side your current kernel: # rpm -ivh kernel-linux2.4-2.4.19.1mdk.i586.rpm When you reboot, you will be given the option to boot 'linux' (the default, your old kernel) or 2419-1 (or something similar). Boot with 2419-1, and if there are no errors, you can switch the default via 'K/Configuration/Mandrake Control Center/Boot' You might want to check kernel-enterprise to see if it contains the correct module also, as it will most likely work better. The kernel-linux kernel is a 'vanilla' kernel with none of the Mandrake fixes. ------ Note: If this answer resolves your problem, please remember to close this incident.
bravo_4230 : 05/11/02 11:26 AM : Incident closed -

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