* Abrasive <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [030702 10:58]: > Okay, after loading a new machine with Debian 3.0r1, I've found that > I need to install a newer kernel. Without the kernel, debian won't > recognize my NIC or my display adapter. So, I don't have internet > access on that computer. I'd like to download all the necessary > files to upgrade the kernel from 2.2.x to a 2.4.x kernel. But, I > don't know which files to download, and I have no idea how to upgrade > the kernel the 'Debian Way' Once I have the files,(once I find out > which files I'll need) I'll download them to this machine, and burn > them to a CD. Then I'll copy them to the new machine. From there, > I'm at aloss. Any help that I can get would be MUCH appreciated. I'm > not new to linux/unix, just new to Debian. And I don't understand > the package system very well, or doing things the Debian Way. Thanks.
I belive that your 3.0r1 install CD has a 2.4 kernel on it. Is it listed if you enter the following on the command line? apt-cache search kernel-image-2.4.18 If so install it with "apt-get install <packagename>" Cheers, Nick. PS. Please wrap you lines at around 72 columns and use paragraphs: these two things will make your emails much more readable. -- Debian testing/unstable Linux twofish 2.4.21-looxt93c #1 Thu Jun 26 15:38:09 JST 2003 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
