[ATrpms-users] Kernel versions

[Niels Dybdahl]

On 4/22/06, Niels Dybdahl <Niels at dybdahl.dk> wrote:
> > I am reinstalling my MythTV server with FC4 and yum has automatically
> > installed kernel 2.6.16-1.2096_FC4. As far as I can see all the FC4
> > kernel modules on atrpms are for kernel 2.6.16-1.2069_FC4.
> > I have tried to install kernel 2069 instead, but apparently yum could
> > not find any. Does anyone have suggestions on what to do ?
>
> I think I found the solution: I have to get the kernel named
> kernel-2.6.16-1.2069_FC4.i586.rpm or
> kernel-2.6.16-1.2069_FC4.i686.rpm. Which kernel is the best for an 1.8
> GHz Athlon ?
> I guess I better install the i586 to be safe.

But how do I do that ? When I run:
  yum install kernel-2.6.16-1.2069_FC4.i586
It just responds "nothing to do". Is this because I have a newer
kernel installed ?
Can I force yum to install the kernel or do I have to use rpm instead ?

Best regards
Niels Dybdahl


>
> Best regards
> Niels Dybdahl
>