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RE: [PLUG] Update strategy: RH6.2->RH7.1
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That sounds like a great strategy, but I have a question. The controller
setup seems to be Windows only and there is not a trace of that OS on
this system. How did you get around that problem?
Art
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
On 10/8/01, 12:33:56 PM, William Shank <wshank@mbcnet.com> wrote regarding
RE: [PLUG] Update strategy: RH6.2->RH7.1:
> 6.2 probalby won't recongnize the controller w/out sending kernelk
> parameters at boot time. at least this was the case on an older kernel
with
> my promise controller card. i would put the new card/disk in then install
a
> fresh RH 7.1 to the new disk. then move your stuff off the old one.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arthur Alexion
> To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
> Sent: 10/8/01 12:16 PM
> Subject: [PLUG] Update strategy: RH6.2->RH7.1
> I have an old machine (i486 on a PCI board, 80 MB ram) now running
> RedHat
> 6.2. I want to add a Maxtor 7200 rpm 40 GB drive to it. In order to
> take advantage of the drive?s speed on this old computer, I am adding a
> Maxtor ATA controller.
> At the same time I want to update it to RedHat 7.1. I am guessing that
> the controller is more likely to be supported by RH 7.1, than 6.2.
> My question is what sequence I should take to accomplish this? Should I
> update to 7.1 first, then add the new hardware, or should I add the
> hardware, and then update the OS?
> All suggestions will be appreciated.
> Art
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> 200 Old York Road -- Suite 200 Fax: 215-884-5903
> Jenkintown, PA 19046-3244 E-mail: arthur@alexion.com
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