Re: versions of kernel

[Anton <antonsub pochtamt ru>]

> I don't understand - why is it like that ?:
> 1) From http://www.kernel.org/ one can download the stable linux kernel in
> 2.4.23 version, but on Red Hat's web site there is "only" 2.4.20-20.9
> version of kernel available - why ?

2.4.20-20.9 is a 2.4.20 + some Red Hat patches (nptl for example).

> 2) Is this 2.4.23 version of kernel compatible with "Shrike" ? Can I install
> it on my Red Hat Linux 9 system ?

It is partially compatible (if you don't use nptl) and I use 2.4.23 on Shrike without any problem.

> Forgive me these - maybe stupid - questions but I am a "greenhorn" as to
> kernel matters...

Search through mail list archives (fedora-list and shrike-list) and you will find detail explanation of Red Hat kernel versions.