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Re: kernel upgrading



On Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:27:12AM +0000, Francesco Pietra wrote:
> While I am OK with debian etch amd64 (kernel 17), I found difficulties in 
> upgrading i386 from 15-1 to 17, using module-assistant. Because linux kernel 
> installs, I guess I was unable to get rid from my current X installation 
> (which was made long ago from debian packages: legacy; however, I can not 
> rule out that there is some residual vidia component that is really the one 
> that hinders the process).

As root.
# updatedb
# locate nvidia

anything?


> In combination, I never succeeded with i386 to print from kde applications, 
> although I de-installed everything and re-installed according to current 
> procedures (I always have to transfer to either OpenOffice or Adobe to get 
> printing).
 
Which kde applications dont't work?
What are the error messages?

p.s It is better to post a separate message for each problem. One of
them could get overlooked and you would have to post a separate message
anyway :-)

-- 
Chris.
======
" ... the official version cannot be abandoned because the implication of
rejecting it is far too disturbing: that we are subject to a government
conspiracy of `X-Files' proportions and insidiousness."
Letter to the LA Times Magazine, September 18, 2005.



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