NVIDIA driver install problem."kernel source "needed

ztdep · 07-20-2005, 07:48 PM

when i install the driver in the command envrioment, it says the kernel source is needed ..but where can i download it .
regards.

perfect_circle · 07-20-2005, 08:38 PM

I don't think you'll get any valid answer until you tell us what distro you are using.
the output of

Code:

uname -r

will also help

reddazz · 07-20-2005, 10:47 PM

If you list the distribution that you are using in your profile, you will get quicker and more accurate answers.

ztdep · 07-21-2005, 12:42 AM

i use a red hat enterprise es ,

and
uname -r gives:
2.4.21-9.EL

thank you very much

perfect_circle · 07-21-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ztdep
i use a red hat enterprise es ,

and
uname -r gives:
2.4.21-9.EL

thank you very much

Search your installation Cd's for something like:
kernel-source-2.4.21-9.EL.i386.rpm

You install an RPM with this command:

Code:

rpm -ihv <rpm_file>

You may also try something like:

Code:

yum install kernel-source

to automatically download and install the kernel-source from the net (I'm not sure if this second thing will work, but you may still give it a try)