Nvidia drivers and kernel headers not found?

M$ISBS · 07-10-2006, 09:34 PM

I get kernel header file ~version.h not found when tyring to install Nvidia driver version 1.0-8762
I also says, the most likely reason for this is that the kernel source files have not been configured.
Is there a way to get around this or, Is there a nvidia driver I can install that doesnt depend on the auto installer?

Mega Man X · 07-10-2006, 09:43 PM

You will need to go to here and grab the kernel source that matches your Slackware version. It should be inside the repository <version number>/slackware/k. Install (using the installpkg kernel-source_bla_bla.tgz command) and most likely you will be able to install nvidia drivers after that.

Good luck!

M$ISBS · 07-10-2006, 10:28 PM

Thanks, Ill give that a try.

davidsrsb · 07-10-2006, 10:37 PM

2.4.32 or 2.6.x?
I have had problems with recent Nvidia drivers with the old 2.4.32 kernel and source.

b3rx · 07-10-2006, 11:27 PM

it depends on what kernel you are using. if you are using the 2.4.32 then use the same version for your kernel headers and source

ciotog · 07-11-2006, 12:15 PM

You should probably make sure that /usr/src/linux is a symlink to the tree with the current kernel source as well. I've had problems when upgrading to a new kernel where I forgot to update /usr/src/linux (I know this is risky in itself, but I'm a mild risk-taker).

egag · 07-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciotog

You should probably make sure that /usr/src/linux is a symlink to the tree with the current kernel source as well. I've had problems when upgrading to a new kernel where I forgot to update /usr/src/linux (I know this is risky in itself, but I'm a mild risk-taker).

no, /usr/scr/linux is not used for anything.
to find the kernelsource, the symlink "/lib/modules/`uname -r`/build"
is used by most installers, also the nvidia.

egag