Re: [tlug] Not understanding how updated kernels work

[Dave M G <martin@example.com>]

Shawn, Botond, Edward,

Sorry for the confusion I've caused, and thank you for responding.

In explaining the issue with the video card, I was simply trying to give 
the reason why I went back to my previous kernel version. I wasn't 
seeking help on getting the video card to work. I apologize for being 
unclear.

My main concern here is with using a slightly older kernel for Ubuntu 
Dapper when receiving updates. I just want to make sure those updates 
aren't going to be confined to the older kernel version or cause some 
other problems that I'm not aware of.

The advice I'm getting seems to indicate that the kernel is separate 
enough from drivers and applications that I need not worry.

Which raises another question. If I can hold at kernel 2.6.8.1-16.20 
without causing problems with future updates, does that mean I can also 
roll back to a previous kernel?

I ask because installing Dapper was kind of a mistake that I'm living 
with only because it seems like such a hassle to re-install anything 
else given all the configuration and set up that I've already gone through.

But if I could get Ubuntu 5.10 running on my system without having to 
create a new partition, and keep all my relevant files in my /home/dave 
directory, that would be nice.

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Dave M G