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HI
I have been trying to install driver for Toshiba laptop Satellite a505-S6986, for realtek rtl8191se wirelesslan 802.11n pci-e nic.
I downloaded driver from realtek website as Tar file.
I have been able to unpack file and read readme file which says to use make and then make install.
I open a terminal and switch to su in that directory but when I type make all I can get is bash:make: bad command.

I am using debian "lenny" as a destro
I would appreciate any help

Well assuming that make is not installed, have a look in your repositories for it.

As root try

I used apt-get install make
now i am shown
make:*** /lib/modules/2.6.26-2amd64/build
make:*** (all) error 2

Do you have
installed ?

Please remember I am new to linux What is kernel header, kernel source, and gcc

# apt-get install libc6-dev linux-libc-dev linux-headers-`uname -r`
EDIT : Sorry ... edited to back ticks.

( linux-kernel-headers → linux-libc-dev )
http://packages.debian.org/lenny/linux-kernel-headers

And 'linux-headers-`uname -r`' is the "source" to be used for
third party drivers. Provides /usr/src/linux-headers-`uname -r`
..

I don't understand this part of your post
And 'linux-headers-´uname -r´' is the "source" to be used for
third party drivers. Provides /usr/src/linux-headers-´uname -r
I looked in /usr/src but this folder is empty

It should be with "backticks" (next to the "1" on a US keyboard):

not:
Cheers,

Evo2.

Okay, let me try this one. When you installed your Linux, did it ask you about installing source or kernel source? Did it ask you if you wanted the developer tools? Your answer with the developer tools is always YES! Even if you won't be writing code, when you have to build a new driver, you need make, gcc, and a host of libraries which are available with development tools.

Hi,

Others have provided some useful information. I suggest that you read some of the following links to help you understand things a little better;

'How to Ask Questions the Smart Way'
Linux Documentation Project
Rute Tutorial & Exposition
Linux Command Guide
Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide
LinuxSelfHelp
Getting Started with Linux
Bash Reference Manual
Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
Linux Home Networking
Virtualiation- Top 10

:hattip:
The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just Slackware® links!

I'am going to try to install developer tools this week and hope that this will solve my problems, I work nights and only have the weekends to work on my new operating system !


Thanks everyone for giving me your time and knowledge it has already been quite a learning experience!