I couldn't tell from your messages whether you installed the 'kernel-sources' package that matches the kernel you are using. You seemed to be installing different kernels instead.
There is also an option to install the nvidia-installer partition, which should contain more detailed instructions.
On earlier versions of Mandrake, there was a problem because there wasn't a build link.
For examples on my SuSE laptop (I'm not running Mandrake currently, but I had)
/lib/modules/2.6.8-24.14-default/build
-> /usr/src/linux-2.6.8-24.14-obj/x86_64/default
The NVidia installation assumes that this link is present.
One thing to try is simply 'urpmi kernel-source' as root.
If you have more than one kernel-source package available, you will be presented with options.
Also, use the easyurpmi website to set-up an ftp-mirror as an update source. Then you should have better luck finding the kernel-source package you need using the graphical installer in MCC.
http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/
. I am willing to help you as much as you need, if you try it. But keep in mind, I am not very profficient in linux myself, I tried it for the first time, I think back in 1998. I have been using Linux exclusively, since September last year. I know how you feel. Remember- linux is not difficult. Most of the people are just too used to Windows. Good luck with your OS of choice, even if it's windows, and don't be afraid to contact me by email whenever you need. That is if you were referring to me.
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