downloaded my kernel's source....i need to extract it, how?
 

i just downloaded my kernel's source (2.4.22-10mdk) cuz i needed it to install some drivers. it came in .src.rpm format. how do i go about extracting it (only extracting it, no need to install it again right?) into the /usr/src folder?

thx!
Apu

"rpm -i <name of file>" should do the trick.
Noah

but if i do rpm -i <nameoffile>.rpm wont it install it? cuz i already have that kernel, i just need the source files to be copied to my /usr/src directory

Installing a source rpm works the same way as installing a tarball. So, just use rpm to install the source, and you should be fine.
Noah

woot! thx for the replies!

Apu

So, it works now?
Noah

i havent tried it yet, but im 99% sure it'll work...im on xp pro now workin on some school crap :cry:
ill try it later and ill post if any problems arise....
thx again!

Apu

See Maximum RPM for all the stuff for rpms. I think you need a flag --buildpkg or something like that. Also see:
man rpm
info rpm

An easier way: Configure your package manager (urpmi in command line, but easier to use and control than the clicky thingy front end) and install/uninstall with that.

uname -r
urpmi kernel-sources

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hmmm....i just tried rpm -i kernel-2.4.22.10mdk-1-1mdk.src.rpm and it gave me these two error messages

warning: user nplanel does not exist - using root
warning: group nplanel does not exist - using root

its asking for a user nplanel? what the hell :p
anyone know why this might've happened?

thx!
Apu

Developer's name, probably, if not found, it uses root. I have seen that a lot of times.