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From: Benjamin Honsinger <Honsinger@einstein.wsd.wednet.edu>
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Subject: newbie kernel question
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:25:18 -0800
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How dangerous is it to install the most current kernel? (ie It's now at about
2.3.99, I think). I would like to enable USB port functions, but I don't want
to screw up my system. I have a usb port webcam that I want to use.
Suggestions/comments?
Thanks!

Benjamin
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