drivers installation

simasimon · 03-15-2006, 03:12 PM

just a couple of questions
i´m trying to install my nvidia drivers but the installer throws an error saying that I should install my kernel source, so..

1- where should I install the source?
2- i must install the source of the kernel i´m using or can i put another one?

sorry for my ignorance

perfect_circle · 03-15-2006, 03:18 PM

what distro are u using?

1. most distros have the source packed so you don't need to know where. You just need to install the package

2. Oh yes... You need the source of the kernel you are using

simasimon · 03-15-2006, 03:29 PM

using current slackware
not sure what kernel i'm using either.. how may i found out?

p0f · 03-15-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simasimon

using current slackware
not sure what kernel i'm using either.. how may i found out?

just type "uname -r" w/out the quotes

Regards

p0f · 03-15-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simasimon

just a couple of questions
i´m trying to install my nvidia drivers but the installer throws an error saying that I should install my kernel source, so..

1- where should I install the source?
2- i must install the source of the kernel i´m using or can i put another one?

sorry for my ignorance

kernel sources go in /usr/src and you must use the kernel source for the kernel you plan using your nvidia driver with.

Regards

simasimon · 03-15-2006, 04:14 PM

ok thanx i'm currently running kernel 2.4.31
i've looked in slackware.org for that kernel source but couldnt find it
any clue where i can get it?
thenx

p0f · 03-15-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simasimon

ok thanx i'm currently running kernel 2.4.31
i've looked in slackware.org for that kernel source but couldnt find it
any clue where i can get it?
thenx

Hi

current stable kernel for slackware is 2.4.32, I would advise to upgrade, thats why your not finding it on slackware.org

upgrade the kernel, kernel headers, kernel modules and ofcourse kernel source.

dont forget to run lilo -v

Regards

simasimon · 03-15-2006, 05:21 PM

okey .. i upgraded my kernel and have correctly installed my drivers.. now i have inet

thanx very much