Kernel Security update

[JD Runyan]

I have been trying to use RPMs for everything on my workstations, in an
effort to see if it is feasable to put linux on the desktop for the
layman.  So far so good.  That would include the kernel.  I would say
that anyone using RPMs for thier servers are asking for trouble down the
road.

On Wed, Nov ,  at 11:37:48AM -0600, Richard Edelman wrote:
> Yeah, you can just use rpms to upgrade your kernel (ick). I don't like it; I 
> prefer tailoring my kernel to do just what I need. But if you're in a bind, 
> too lazy, or just don't think you'd notice any performance gain, upgrading 
> your kernel via rpm is a lot quicker and easier.
> 
> Rich
> 
> On Wednesday 14 November 2001 10:55 am, Brian Densmore wrote:
> > Yes, that's the one. It was kernel 2.2.19. I didn't notice the through
> > kernel 2.4.10 part though. Hmm, I use 2.4.3, better check on that and
> > upgrade if necessary. They have an RPM for the kernel upgrade! I've
> > never seen that before!? Is it possible to upgrade the kernel without
> > recompiling now?
> > If so, all I can say is ... Whoo-hoo!
> >

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JD Runyan
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			David M. Kuehn, Ph.D.