It wasn't kp47 either... I don't suppose a brand new N900 came with that kernel right?
Maybe it was something else... Maybe I'll just try installing it again one of these days... I'm pretty happy with my phone right now, don't want to do a reflash at the moment. Thanks anyway!

edit:
Estel, thanks for clearing things up for me! h-e-n's now A-OK.
i love this community!