[NTLUG:Discuss] kernel help

[Fred]

Yesterday I installed a new kernel. From dmesg:

"Linux version 2.6.5-7.276-default (geeko at buildhost) (gcc version 3.3.3
(SuSE Linux)) #1 Mon Jul 24 10:45:31 UTC 2006" 

I read that as being built as of 7-24-2006. I am looking for an updated
rtl8150.c network driver that contains a section for a ZyXEL USB
ethernet device. 

I thought that it was included in the 7-24 build since it is included
in 
2.6.18-rc2 of 7-15-2006. Do I just not understand the process? On a 
related note, what kernel version can I run in my Suse 9.1 system? I 
show the highest number available to be 2.6.5-7.276 for 9.1. What 
happens if I try to install the 2-6-18 kernel? Will the system hose up?

I ask all these stupid questions because I really don't want to
experiment on my production system.

Thanks,
Fred

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