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Old 12-21-2003, 11:58 PM   #1
cblamer
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kernel upgrade quickie question

ok, when i setup slackware 9.1 on the ol' dell laptop, i installed some DRI thing that went along with my ati card. When i installed it it asked about kernel location modules and things. if anyone knows about this stuff, when i upgrade to kernel 2.6, will this need reinstalled, overwritten?

just wondering if anyone might know, i am sure ill find out soon otherwise


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Old 12-22-2003, 12:27 AM   #2
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when you install a driver it only applies to the kernel you installed it for as far as kernel modules go.

you can try the built-in driver in 2.6 it works with my ati card
 
  


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