Hi. It shouldn't. All apt-get update does is update your local system's data base of available packages. It doesn't install any programs. Options such as install, upgrade, or dist-upgrade actually update the software on your system. The also shouldn't mess with your kernel. Kenny On Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 10:58:08PM -0700, hank wrote: > hello will the command > apt-get update > on sarge dibean screw up my speak up curnal if I run it? > thanks > hank > Yesterday is the past! > Tomorrow is the future. > and Today is the PRESENT. > Yesterday is history. > /Tomorrow is a mystery. > Today is a gift. > That's why we call it the "Present" > _______________________________________________ > > Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list