Confusion about Kernel Update...

DropHit · 12-12-2003, 08:34 PM

I get up2date says i have anew kernel to use. Although when i try to use i get no luck, apperently it look slike all the files in my boot dir where updated except for the initrd file. How do i make a new one that works with the new krenel version that is the same as my old one?

Zack

DrOzz · 12-13-2003, 12:02 AM

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..And create the new one:
/sbin/mkinitrd /boot/initrd-x.x.x.img x.x.x
(Note: )
The last set of x.x.x is the eqivalent to your new kernel version and it looks to /lib/modules for that version.

here is a quote from my kernel compiling tutorial, shown here

DropHit · 12-13-2003, 01:50 AM

Basically the other x's are what the old version? Please elaborate...

Z

DropHit · 12-13-2003, 12:04 PM

OK i got the jist although i get a new problem, i used a driver disk when installing originally and now i get an error like this

No module hpt37x2 found for kernel 2.4.20-24.9smp

I guess it needs the driver disk, hum lame any way i have iut but how do i add it to the new initrd?

Zack

DrOzz · 12-15-2003, 10:10 AM

well before going any further with this, how bout reading this thread and see if that helps you any....