Re: [MLUG] Win 2003 Vs Linux (from Discussion)

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Wed, 7 Jun 2006, Jerry Gamblin wrote:

> On 6/7/06, Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> > I just don't believe that the Linux patches require reboots.  I think only
> > kernel upgrades should require reboots.  Someone please correct me and
> > explain this if I am not correct.
> >
> > Mike
>
> Just to make sure I wasn't seeing things I ran the "Package Updater" on 
> a fedora install I use at work and right now I have this package that 
> ask for a reboot (just asks, isnt required).
>
> hal - 0.5.7-3.fc5.2.i386 updates hal - 0.5.7-3.fc5.1.i386
> hal-gnome - 0.5.7-3.fc5.2.i386 updates hal-gnome - 0.5.7-3.fc5.1.i386
>
> http://www.jerryandmissy.com/mlug/Screenshot.png
>
> I am guessing this *could* be done with out a reboot but that's not what 
> the OS suggest.

I guess the HAL installer is what is suggesting a reboot -- is that 
correct?  I didn't see anything about a reboot in the screenshot.

I guess HAL is a Hardware Abstraction Layer which works closely with the 
kernel...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_abstraction_layer

...so I can see why it might require a reboot.

Mike

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