Hello

Every one

I am configuring Satellite DVB card under Redhat linux 7.2.
i tried many Linux versions like redhat9 , 7, 7.3 , now final running redhat 7.2

here is my Specifications
Kernal = 2.4.7-10 (supported by dvb card can see INSTALL file list)
Kernal source location = /usr/src here i have 3 folder First. /linux-2.4.7-10 2nd. ~/linux-2.4 3rd. /redhat
DVB = Pent@net
Driver = on CD Shiped with Card
Linux = Redhat Linux 7.2

Problem = when i run ./configure receive this following error in end of configuration.
checking /usr/src/linux.....configure: errorlease check weather the /usr/src/linux is or not !

i tried to chenged path in drv/makefile but with any chenges it gives same error, for only this error i replace linux versions.


for installtion i am follwing INSTALL file in DVB driver folder
they recomend these procedure

tar zxvf pentanet-(RH7x-)x.x.x.tar.gz
cd pentanet-(RH7x-)x.x.x
./configure
make
make install (You have to be the root user.)

They also recomend these steps which i did
1.
Make sure that kernel sources of kernel you are using ( NOT the
sources of some other kernel ) are in the directory /usr/src/linux.
Otherwise, change the path for KERNEL_LOCATION in drv/makefile.
Note that the configuration of the driver sources also has to match that
of the kernel you are running.
2.
all drivers with RH7x support as follow.
- Just Redhat-linux 7.x with any kernel source( 2.4.x )

- You must select KERNEL_LOCATION in drv/makefile as your environment.
- By default, KERNEL_LOCATION in drv/makefile is set as /usr/src/linux-2.4. This is for the Redhat 7.1 with default kernel 2.4.2-2.
- For example, if your kernel source's location is /usr/src/linux pointer
/usr/usr/linux-2.4.x, KERNEL_LOCATION in drv/makefile must be set as
/usr/src/linux.


Thansk ,
i am waiting for quick and positive reply

It is complaining because it cannot find the kernel source in /usr/src/linux where it is expected to be.

The traditional (and very functional) way of doing this is simply by creating a symbolic link called /usr/src/linux which points to the directory of the kernel version that you are running - so you should type ln -s /usr/src/linux-2.4.7-10 /usr/src/linux as root to create this symlink.


Håkan

Hello
hw-tph
thnaks

Yes That sybollink has resolve that configure error problem. Thanks alote ,
now the next step is make for compilation ,
when i tried to run make in middle of compilation give this following error i realy dont know whats problem.


pentadrv.c:105 parse error before string constent
pentadrv.c:105 warning type default it "int" in declaraion of 'MODULE_LISENCE'
pentadrv.c:105 function declaration is not prototype
pentadrv.c:105 data defination has no type of storage class
make {2]: *** [pentadrv.0] error 1
make {2]: leaving directory /drives/penta/pentanet-RH7x-2.3.0 / driver'
make {1]: *** [All recursive ] error 1
make {1]: leaving directory /drives/penta/pentanet-RH7x-2.3.0
make *** [All recursive ] error 1


Thanks again
and waiting for reply

hello

i also tried to install all develment pakages , but the problem is as it is

waiting for reply
thanks

Upon closer look at the Pentanet download page it seems that there are several versions of the driver available, some explicitly intended for use with the 2.4 series of kernel - which you use. I suggest you try the newest driver to start with, the 2.3.1 version. It still looks a bit dated though, perhaps there are more recent solutions that work better?


Håkan

thanks again
i download i tried new driver and it has some more command before running make all work fine without
any error but make is still giving same error.
it can be problem of kernal compatability?
current is redhat 7.2 with default 2.4.7-10 , can i upgrade it in 2.6 or any other in 2.4 series suggest me, and please give me
steps how to upgrade kernal , which i already tried but was fail in redhat 7 , thats why i reinstall 7.2.
thanks again
waiting for reply

hello

Waiting for positive reply, yesterday i aslo download kernal 2.4.18 and 2.4.18 patch. how can i upgrade it on default
kernal 2.4.7-10 . its tar .bz2 file.

few months ago i download a kernal file in rpm file format and its took few minuts to upgdae my system kernal, any one
know where i find and donload kernal upgrades in rpm format.

Thanks

You should be able to grab rpm's of kernels from your local Redhat mirror, in the redhat/updates/7.2/en/os/<subarch> directory, where <subarch> is the subarchitecture you use, i.e. "i686" for Pentium Pro|2|3|4. Also get the corresponding kernel-source and kernel-headers packages.


Håkan

hello

thank you for reply , itried to find rpm but i cound fine the location , can give me link where rpm of kernal are availables.

thanks

http://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/lin...-28.7.i386.rpm
http://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/lin...-28.7.i386.rpm
http://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/lin...3.7.2.i386.rpm
http://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/lin....9-34.i386.rpm


Håkan

hello
Thanks again for to te point help
I download these file from following site link but i did not find kernal header file like (kernel-headers-2.4.x-xx.i386)
http://ftp.redhat.com/pub/redhat/lin...6/RedHat/RPMS/

kernel-2.4.18-3.i686.rpm
kernel-source-2.4.18-3.i386.rpm
kernel-utils-2.4-7.4.i386.rpm

Now all these three file i have and today i also reinstall my Redhat linux 7.2 .
which rpm should install first
and what r the steps ,
something like this , rpm -U File name .rpm ?

thanks again

hello i tried
rpm -U kernel-2.4.18-3.i686.rpm

its gives error failed dependenctes :
Modutils >= 2.4.13 is needed by kernal 2.4.18-3
etc.....


i want to update me currenst 2.4.7-10 to any latest 2.4.x.x kernal supported in Pent@net driver 3.2.1 install files kernal suppot list.

thanks
waiting for reply

Hello
every one thanks for help
Finaly i installed My penta net dvb card and active as pentanet0, for this as i was trying to install kernal 2.4.18-3 but i was faild to install that kernal , then i juts Reinstall Redhat 73 with default kernal 2.4.18-3
i juts faced usr/src source eroor which resolve by creating symble link as recomend nb hw-tph

Now i have to configure my penta net card for internet via satellite , in driver readme file its say there is a programe for satellite internet account setting can be run by pentanetX or pentanet , but here it say command not found.

Now some one guied me how to set account with EON account

thanks for all

Hello
Every one
Finaly i have installed and configure Penta@net under linux , its working fine . very soon i will write my own final steps for other who r still struglling for pent@net under linux.
one thing more i was resolve problem related upgrading kernal.
My next step is Technisat dvb card cinstallation and configuration and the Squid configuration with Sat Account.

thansk again for all
if some one requier early help regading above issue just mail me.

mobassir, it's great to hear you got it sorted. Write a page on how you did it, I am sure others can and will benefit from your work.

Håkan