I am trying to set up a driver for my Pctel Hsp 56 winmodem. In a forum in the LinuxQuestions.org archive it recommends downloading a package from :-
//ekanz.tripod.com/LinuxFiles/pctel-0.8.6.tar.gz[/url]
then unpacking by entering :-
tar zxvf pctel-0.8.5.tar.gz
then going to the new directory by typing "cd pctel-0.8.5"
then entering :-
./configure --with-hal=pct789 (my modem chipset is pct789)
--with-kernel-includes=/path/to/my/kernel-sources/include
(If you don't have your kernel sources at /usr/src/linux, specify your includes)

I left out the 2nd --with- statement and got error messages :-
checking for gcc...no
checking for cc.....no
"no acceptable cc found in $PATH

Presumably this was because I left out the 2nd statement.

How do I find out where my kernel sources are ?

Well, you've got bigger fishes to fry first. You'll need to install GCC. Looks like you are using Mandrake, so you've got urpmi installed, that'll be nice. You can use that or the gui front end:
rpmdrake
Either way, you've gotta get gcc installed. To do that (in a command line) login as root and then type:
urpmi gcc
It will list a TON of dependencies, you'll be best off to just say 'Y" and install it all. Once it's done, you should have GCC installed.
From a gui, go to K, then run and type:
rpmdrake (might be different, you can find it in the Mandrake Control Center under Software Management ----> Install Software) and then in the search box type:
gcc

You'll wanna install nearly everything that pops up.

Your kernel sources (if they are installed) are going to be at:
/usr/src/linux

Moving to the Hardware Section

Cool

Thanks - I got GCC installed OK.
But I have no directory /usr/src/linux
As you guessed, I am using Mandrake. It is version 9.0
At /usr/src I have only a directory rpm which contains a directory rpms. This seems to contain processor modules.
I have kernel code at /lib/modules/2.4.19-mdk
but this looks like object code - not source.
When I try to compile, it wants a file called modversions.h
Any ideas ?
Regards

On your Mandrake install media (discs) you should find some files called something like:
linux-source OR
kernel-source-version
Get those installed, along with any dependencies. Be sure to install only for your current running kernel:
uname -r
And then try again. When you install the source, it should place it in:
/usr/src/linux-version
And create a symlink:
/usr/src/linux
For module compilation (you are about to do that).

Sorry if I'm moving too fast, or if this doesn't make sense, you seemed to pick up quickly so I'm assuming you know a bit of what you are doing.

If you don't understand any part of any of my posts, please feel free to ask for clarification.

Cool

Hey Master C,

I'm a real newbie to this, installing my modem was the first real thing I've had to do in penguin territory.

I'm using Red Hat 9.0, and went through all these probs to get it installed, it all seems to work nicely now, except it craps out when I try and use sound, I think there is an IRQ conflict.

how can I check the IRQ and change it if necessary?

cheers

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"Trying is the first step to failing!"

That's really beyond me (figured I'd respond since you directed it at me ). Maybe see if you can change PCI slots or check the BIOS? The only time I had problems similar to that, simply swapping a few things on the PCI fixed it.

Cool

I found a file :-
kernel-source-2.4.19-16mdk.i586.rpm
on one of my installation disks and tried installing it. I got an error :-
failed dependencies –ncurses-devel is needed.
I cannot find a file of this name on any of my installations disks
Any ideas ?