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When I use "sh make.sh" to generate my ATI module I get this error, but I have the latest kernel (2.6.7). What am I doing wrong?
ATI module generator V 2.0
==========================
initializing...
Error:
XFree86 drm includes at /lib/modules/2.6.7-1.494.2.2/build/include/../drivers/char/drm do not fit this driver.
This driver is designed to only work with X4.1.0 or higher.
You can match this by getting Linux kernel 2.4.8 or higher.
[root@localhost build_mod]#
What distro? The reference to X 4.1.0 may indicate that it's looking for something specific to XFree86 whereas a lot of modern distros use X.org instead. That's something of a stab in the dark though.
I've never used the ATI drivers, but are you
sure that they will work with a 2.6 kernel at
all? They may well be crafted towards the
2.4 series... have another look at your
README.
I have followed instructions on this and many other sites as to using ATI drivers with the 2.6.7 kernel. I just can't seem to be able to compile the drivers for this kernel.
XFree86 drm includes at /lib/modules/2.6.7-1.494.2.2/build/include/../drivers/char/drm do not fit this driver.
This driver is designed to only work with X4.1.0 or higher.
The kernel has nothing to do with this, as the error clearly statess that:
Quote:
This driver is designed to only work with X4.1.0 or higher
the ATI make.sh is looking for libraries that are only included with X4.1.0 and higher. you will need the latest version of X for the driver to compile properly. i had the same problem until i upgraded to X4.3
i don't know how to automatically update X, i've always done it by hand at the console. you can visit X.org to download the needed files and follow the README.... other than that, sorry i can't help that much via a forum.
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