As a general rule, kernels are just about off limits when it comes rpms. It's
better to get the tarball and do it the traditional way. This way you don't
have to worry about what some schmuck added to it that's going to screw it up.
Glen
On Thursday 12 September 2002 06:25 am, you wrote:
> Someone posed this question to me the other day and though I think I
> know the answer, I'm not sure.
>
> If the kernel is recompiled to take advantage of the processor in your
> system. Assuming that the installed kernel is for a 486 processor, not
> sure if that is the case or do the newer distro's like Redhat install
> the proper kernel for you hardware.
>
> Is it better to download, build and install from source RPMS rather than
> binary RPMS or does it matter?
>
> Also is it worth while to recompile the kernel?
>
> Mike M.
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