Installing SuSE Linux Using Updated Kernel Modules

Support knowledgebase (hmeyer_driver_update)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.1

Situation

You want to install SuSE Linux (7.1 or higher) on hardware components that were not supported at the time of the distribution's release without needing to install new drivers manually after the system installation.

Procedure

It is possible to create an update medium (floppy or CD-ROM) containing the updated kernel modules. This is described in the following HOWTO: Update Media HOWTO
Keywords: YAST, DRIVER, KERNEL, MODULE, UPDATE

Categories: YaST

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