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mistertylersmith

04-12-2009 07:26 AM

what is linux-kernel-devel?

Sorry if this is n00bish, but I'm trying to install vmware/vmplayer and I keep getting this one error and everything I read says I have to recompile my kernel and that I need this elusive app/src/wtf?... when I

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-kernel-devel

I get something to the effect of "E: Can't find your app dummy". I don't mind being flamed, but at least provide the answer at the end of it.
-T

IBall

04-12-2009 08:39 AM

What distro are you running? Can you please put this information in your profile - it helps us to help you.

I assume you are running Ubuntu, and so what you need to do is:

Code:

sudo aptitude install linux-headers-`uname -r`

Also, you may need the build-essential package to give you the gcc compiler and various other libraries.

--Ian

mistertylersmith

04-12-2009 09:15 AM

Thanks Ian. I am running Ubuntu. I did that command, didnt return any errors. Should I

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-kernel-devel

now?

IBall

04-12-2009 09:29 AM

No. That package doesn't exist. The command I gave you should do what they want, so your next step is to try to install VMWare again and see what errors :)

mistertylersmith

04-12-2009 11:46 AM

Ian, you are the man! Thanks for the shell kungfu!

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