Re: kernel-module-ntfs and Yum

From: Neal Becker (ndbecker2_at_gmail.com)
Date: 10/31/05

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Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:40:20 -0500

    Michael A. Peters wrote:

    > On Sat, 2005-10-29 at 09:20 -0500, Daniel Silva wrote:
    >> Hi,
    >>
    >> I've installed the kernel-module-ntfs package with yum, but when i run
    >> the 'yum update' command the package isn't updated.
    >> Can anyone tell me why?
    >
    > addon kernel module packages are not automatically updated - the version
    > of the kernel they are built for is part of the name of the package - so
    > that it is easier to have multiple versions installed without updates
    > replacing the earlier ones.
    >
    > You have to explicitly request the new module for your new kernel.
    > Usually (at least from livna) they appear very quickly.
    >

    Yes, you have explained how the bug behaves. It is still a bug. Why would
    I install kernel-mod-x, then update the kernel, and not want the new kernel
    mod installed also by default? 

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