update Kernel.

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Hi brother ,My Distro is FC6(2.6.18 ).I'v 2.6.19.1 Kernel update file name (linux-2.6.19.1.tar.bz2).i want to update kernel,can i do simple extract this file for update kernel.is right or no, please help brother..

ThanX in Advance

Well, for n00bies like you, it is not advised to compile the kernel by yourself

just do

sudo yum -y update kernel

2.6.18 is such recent kernel why do you want to install 2.6.19 now?

Stick with 2.6.18!

2.6.19 comes with new ATA code and might become headache for you. Let it mature a bit...

Hi brothers, update kernel bcoz i do want , how can i update kernel manualy.ok
ThanX 4 reply

desertwind said:
sudo yum -y update kernel

Here's the answer. Desertwind has already given it.
You will only get the latest version that is made available by the developers. If you want a newer version you will have to compile it manually.