At first I thought I needed the kernel sources, which I did installed but I still get the same error message. Can you guys help me out? I dont have ANY idea what is going on, since Im just a newbie and I would like to understand. Obviously, it's looking for a file that is not present. Thanks very much guys.

When you installed the new kernel, did you upgrade the kernel source as well? By the looks of your message, you have a newer Mandriva kernel (default for Mandriva 2006 is 2.6.12-12mdk). look and see if you have the correct version of the source tree in /usr/src. It should be linux-2.6.12-17mdk. If it isn't there, you'll need to get it with urpmi (or the Mandriva Control Center - software updates).

If it is there, then check to see if /lib/modules/2.6.12-17mdk-i586-up-1GB/build/ is linked to that directory (ls -l /lib/modules/). If not linked, then type "ln -s /usr/src/linux-2.6.12-17mdk /lib/modules/2.6.12-17mdk-i586-up-1GB/build/. You will need to be root to do this.

thanks.... so the problem really is that the source of my kernel is not the correct one... Cant do urpmi since I dont have internet access but Ill get it on rpmfind.net

I downloaded the 2.6.12-12 earlier..... It wasnt the right one was it? Because I didnt upgrade my kernel, I dont even know how to do that.

when it says It means that I have the 2.6.12-17 kernel??

If so, I just found out that rpmfind.net doesnt have this source, where can I find it? kernel.org? If so, how do I put that on my computer?

Cant thank you guys enough!!!! I feel like Im going to make this sucker work with your help

That's what it means. You can verify this with "uname -r".

Although it looks like you now have another problem. The update directory where the kernel source "normally" would reside has been updated. So, in order to get you going, you are going to have to install both a new kernel and the source code.

Luckily, I have a link to both. Kernel is here, and the source is here.

Download both of these, then type "rpm -ivh kernel* in the directory you download these to. The new kernel will add itsself to your boot loader without replacing the old one. Reboot, and you should be able to rebuild.

Oh, and welcome to Linux (it gets easier, trust me).

lol

I hope it gets easier because I've been having all sort of problem since the begining (more than 2 years ago). But now I am older and I really want to get this thing going so Im putting a real honest effort. I am doing a lot of reading and browsing forums for stuff that might come in handy. Thanks to you guys, you help me understand my problem, you're not giving me the answer aways. This is brilliant since this way I am going to learn. And this is what I want!

Thanks Ill try that when I get home after work!

ok thanks it worked... What that does is install a new kernel right??

Yes, you should now have a new kernel. You should also have the correct source code for that kernel, and can now build the driver you were trying to build earlier.

Good luck. If you need help, just ask.

Wow!

Didnt think installing a new kernel was that easy!! :P

Where did the system put the kernel source when I installed the rpm?

it's in the /usr/src folder right?

The kernel source should be in /usr/src/linux-2.6.12-18mdk, and there should be a link to it at /usr/src/linux as well as /lib/modules/2.6.12-18mdk/build.

Ive seen that some times, what do you mean by a link?

I understand that a link is a shortcut (under windows that is) but what I dont get is why do we need to make a link there?

Some applications look there for a link to the source. It's mainly for compatibility. Don't worry, it doesn't take up more space on the system.

Alrighty!!!



Thanks a lot1