Hey all,
I am wondering: How hard would it be get Yast to compare the kernel version with the video driver and advise the user that the video driver might get pooched if the update goes through?
Can it be done?
Thanks
Heeter
It already does prevent the upgrade if you have installed the nvidia drivers from packages:
benji@lcars:~> rpm -q --requires nvidia-gfxG01-kmp-default | grep kernel
kernel-default
kernel(default:vmlinux) = f30985aa0d58b1bd
kernel(default:drivers_i2c) = a109f21a49bf5424
benji@lcars:~> rpm -q --provides kernel-default | grep -i drivers_i2c
kernel(default:drivers_i2c) = a109f21a49bf5424
When the kernel ABI changes the provides on the kernel package should change, and the dependency of the nvidia-package on that provided symbol would break. So the package management should pull in any updated nvidia driver available at the same time, or not do the upgrade.
That definitely is not what happens when I upgrade the kernel.
Done it three times now.
Heeter
Then you probably don’t use the RPMs.
Hi
But you also have to ask the question to yourself, do I need to
upgrade? What happens if the kernel update is for a module that your
system doesn’t even use, why upgrade?
You can also wait until the other updates are available before updating?
And as is the case of the current kernel I’m running it was pulled from
the repository as it was placed in error and I can’t be bothered rolling
back.
Graphics drivers are an issue for some, I use the hard way because you
get the best mix of both worlds, kernel update independent and also
driver update independent.
In your case using the rpm’s what happens if there is a fix in the
latest driver for an issue you are having, you need to wait for either
a kernel update or for the repository to be updated…
Just my $0.02 worth 
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Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
openSUSE 11.0 x86 Kernel 2.6.25.18-0.1-default
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Thanks Malcomlewis.
I did finally install the “hard way”, to no avail.
I wouldn’t know which kernel update is worth it or not. So I shouldn’t be taking any updates?
I am not new to opensuse, but I am not nowhere near being considered “expert”.
I do rely on Yast making sure my installs are compatible with my system.
Heeter
Hi Heeter
How about starting a new thread in hardware and see if we can’t get it
sorted? Did you remove the rpm’s installed by the nvidia or
ati repository?
You can review the update and see what bugs it’s fixing 
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Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
openSUSE 11.0 x86 Kernel 2.6.25.18-0.1-default
up 4:51, 1 user, load average: 0.64, 0.34, 0.13
GPU GeForce 6600 TE/6200 TE - Driver Version: 177.80