Kernel Source? :S

Torget · 04-06-2006, 03:15 PM

[!] Can not find kernel source or even headers.
Make sure that they are installed (install with e.g. rpm or apt-get
if necessary) and ensure that you have read rights to the files.

I'm installing a driver and got this message... what do i do?!?
I'm very new to Linux so, what is a kernel??
(take it easy on me)

Thanks a lot

bosewicht · 04-06-2006, 03:22 PM

install the kernel-headers

sumguy231 · 04-06-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

I'm very new to Linux so, what is a kernel??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_...ter_science%29
Linux is the kernel which along with other software makes a Linux distribution. As the message implies, make sure the sources for your kernel are installed.

Torget · 04-10-2006, 06:00 AM

But how do i know if the kernel souce is installed? and how do i install it if i don't have it?

paragn · 04-10-2006, 06:14 AM

hi,
check with rpm -qa | grep kernel-devel if you get any name there then its there, if not install appropriate kernel-devel for your OS

Agrouf · 04-10-2006, 07:37 AM

Which is that linux distribution you are using?