Linux Newbie Problems

dj9928 · 03-31-2005, 03:44 PM

Hi, I ve just finishing installing Linux Mandrake 10.0 everything works fine apart from modems, I get an error "We only support 2.4 kernals and above" When trying to install a dial up connection with aol dial up and wanadoo broadband. How do I solve this problem? Bear in mind im an absolute Linux newbie.

acid_kewpie · 03-31-2005, 03:53 PM

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king_scott_2 · 03-31-2005, 06:25 PM

I would update the kernel. You need to download a new Linux kernel then build it under root. There is a heap of information on building and installing new kernels. Just do some searching

camelrider · 04-01-2005, 12:20 AM

I'm sure Mandrake 10.0 has a 2.4 or above kernel by default.
what is the output of the command:

Code:

uname -a

king_scott_2 · 04-01-2005, 05:11 AM

It does, but the standard Linux entry in the boot manager is a lower kernel for some reason. I think because it was unstable at the time. In you boot manager there might be other entries with just a hole bunch of numbers. Those are the kernel version you wish to boot, Is there that?

windowsrefugeeX · 04-01-2005, 06:07 PM

true also because some of the apps do not support kernel 2.6 in mdk10.0

dude try 10.1 it uses 2.6 kernel