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I just compiled and installed the Linux 3.5.5 and installed the appropriate Modules as well. The only thing I'm unsure of is where I can get a copy of the Linux-Headers. The Nvidia proprietary drivers require them and I'm not really sure how to get a hold of them.
Any ideas?
I'm running Mint 13 w/ compiled 3.5.5 (Core2Duo x86-64) Kernel
I downloaded the source from kernel.org (tar.gz file)
I extracted the source directory to a location in my home directory. (/home/msxenix/src)
I ran a 'make mrproper' in order to make sure that the source was clean
i configured the kernel with 'make menuconfig'
I ran 'make' to build the kernel
I ran 'sudo make install' to install the kernel
I ran 'sudo make modules_install' to install the modules
The kernel boot successfully to Linux 3.5.5. Everything works great, and the GUI might be more responsive.
The only problem is that I can't install the nvidia drivers due to not having the kernel headers.
I'm guessing there may be a step I may have overlooked. I used the directions included with the kernel but I didn't see any mention of installation of Kernel-Headers.
This article might be your answer. http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-i...aders-package/
It's for Debian or Ubuntu but it should help you to get the understanding you need to perform the task to install kernel headers.
Make sure you do an update first as the article recommends it.
I'm thinking you need to run:
Code:
apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Does your Mint 13 have Cinnamon?
I'll keep looking to help you-
Last edited by Ztcoracat; 10-06-2012 at 12:55 AM.
Reason: Post website and ask additional question
Just for grins and giggles I looked in my synaptic package manager.
There are multipule 'kernel headers"
Check your package manager the headers that you need may already be in there.
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