Old kernel

ust · 10-08-2005, 12:07 AM

I want to upgrade the RH linux kernel to kernel 2.4.21-9 from 2.4.21-4 , I have tried to find it at kernel.org , but seems only find the src kernel file , is this old kernel still can download on the net ? could advise where can download the binary kernel file ? or can I download the patch to upgrade it ? thx

Half_Elf · 10-08-2005, 12:11 AM

RedHat kernel (and most distribution kernel) are a bit special, in the way you can't find it on kernel.org. It is usally a certain kernel with patch your vendor added to it. In that case, 2.4.21 is probably the same in botyh case but the -9 and -4 number mean RH applied some different patches to them... which mean you could only find this kernel in RH packages nowhere else...

Anyways... why do you need this EXACT verson?

NCappaZoo · 10-08-2005, 12:58 AM

Hey ust,

I noticed you posted the same question in the General section. Try to to only post a question once in the forum, it makes it easier for us to help you out with your problem.

ust · 10-08-2005, 02:51 AM

thx reply ,

what is the difference of kernel version 2.4.21-9 and 2.4.21-9smp ? what is the mean of "smp" ? thx

reddazz · 10-08-2005, 03:12 AM

SMP = Symmetrical Multi Processor. Its a kernel for computers with more than one CPU.