[CentOS] Yum not updating kernel

> > Something is missing.  It's probably something very simple.  I still
> > think you should let someone log in as root into your box and figure it
> > out for you. :)
> 
> I would love this. However I don't know what my IP is nor how to find
> out. It's been too long and too much has changed.

Seriously?

ifconfig will tell you your IP address.  Or just go to
www.whatsmyip.org or some similar site...

Or, just reinstall :)