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Old 08-26-2004, 02:43 PM   #1
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suse 9.1 personal source code missing?!? help me to get it plz.

I know that the download of Suse does not include the source code, but how do i get it and install it as i need it for a driver.

Please be aware that i am a major noob and need step by step instructions.


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Old 08-26-2004, 03:09 PM   #2
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Find the closest SuSE mirror, add it to the
RPM sources in YaST2


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Old 08-27-2004, 03:19 AM   #3
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but i need the scorce code to get a driver installed for the modem that i have (sagem f@st 800) Can i download it with m$ windows and install it, if so... how?
 
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Well ... if you have a FAT32 partition or know how
to mount a ntfs drive - sure.


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Old 08-28-2004, 04:15 AM   #5
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You can get the rpm for the source code from RPM Search
 
Old 08-28-2004, 05:46 AM   #6
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thanks for your help, but i've gone mandrake.

I hope that comes with the code.
 
  


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