[CentOS] python 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6

there is a python update

...snippel
$ yum update
...
Updating:
 python                   i386               
2.4.3-24.el5_3.6                   updates               5.9 M
Installing for dependencies:
 kernel-PAE               i686               
2.6.18-128.1.6.el5                 updates                15 M
snappel...

why does it require kernel-PAE ?
manual download and install via
$ rpm -Fvh python...
worked without the need for another kernel.



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best regards,
markus