>> How do i know that the centOSplus kernel has support for my device(in my >> case bt848 capture device). I must see the config file right? But rpm >> doesnt put that config file into /boot if you know the module name for your device then you can check rpm file manifest to see if it contains the appropriate module > Sometimes you need to compile your own drivers, since no one kernel has all > drivers. Especially out of kernel drivers. Doubtful, a properly compiled module kernel can contain all the drivers prebuild as modules - as far as I know this is what the centosplus kernel does... Cheers, MaZe.