LinuxQuestions.org
Visit Jeremy's Blog.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software
User Name
Password
Linux - Software This forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 03-27-2005, 10:26 AM   #1
switter
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Mar 2005
Posts: 5

Rep: Reputation: 0
Looking for 2.6.8.1-12mdk.rpm


Anyone know where I can get the Mandrake 10.1 rpm "kernel-source-2.6.8.1-12mdk"? Mandrakes site has an updated one (kernel-source-2.6.8.1-24mdk) that doesn't work with my vpn client, probably due to the mismatch of the kernel & kernel source, or so I have read. I have searched to no avail. When I urpmi the kernel source and install the available 24mdk I get an error stating something like the vpn sub-system could not be found when I try to run the client. Someone stated that it was the order the vpn client service is started, so I tried to reorder but it didn't matter. I had this working perfect but since a re-install (tried slackware) I can't get it to work anymore. I am pretty sure this is the issue. Any help is appreciated!
 
Old 03-27-2005, 10:39 AM   #2
jonr
Senior Member
 
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Distribution: Ubuntu
Posts: 1,040

Rep: Reputation: 47
It's available via Mandrakeclub.com... Otherwise, I'm sorry to say I couldn't locate another source via Google. Mandrakeclub has both the source and the ready-to-go RPM's.
 
Old 03-27-2005, 10:47 AM   #3
switter
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Mar 2005
Posts: 5

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
bummer

Unfortunately I need it to connect to work, which requires me to go back to XP if I can't get it. I would join the club but I am still in the decision making process (suse vs mandrake) and I am not ready to pay the money yet. I want to see what suse 9.3, due out in april, has to offer.

I may have downloaded it at work. I'll have to check.
 
Old 03-27-2005, 10:55 AM   #4
jonr
Senior Member
 
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Distribution: Ubuntu
Posts: 1,040

Rep: Reputation: 47
It's also on Disc One of my installation discs for Mdk 10.1 OE which I bought by mail a couple of weeks after the official release. So it might be on your set or those of somebody you could borrow from.
 
Old 03-27-2005, 11:31 AM   #5
switter
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Mar 2005
Posts: 5

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
Another option?

What if I were to update my kernel and kernel source so they match? In other words if they were both at 2.6.8.1-24? My main concern is that I don't break the OS, not so much that I don't get the vpn working. Is it ok to update my kernel & source?
 
Old 03-27-2005, 12:05 PM   #6
jonr
Senior Member
 
Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Distribution: Ubuntu
Posts: 1,040

Rep: Reputation: 47
Isn't the kernel source just used to compile the kernel? I wouldn't think it would make any difference what sources you have available--it's only the compiled, operating kernel that makes any difference. And you can have any number of those--after installing a new one, if you're using lilo for booting, you run lilo -v and the new kernel will appear in the list you can choose from at boot time and be available for use. If it doesn't work, or something is not as good as with another kernel, you can just reboot and choose the one that works.

Is it possible you're missing a module that would make vpn work? If vpn support isn't compiled into the kernel you presently have, is there a module that could be inserted instead?

Beyond that tentative suggestion, I don't know what to suggest--it's beyond my level. Sorry....
 
Old 03-27-2005, 03:47 PM   #7
Crito
Senior Member
 
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Knoxville, TN
Distribution: Kubuntu 9.04
Posts: 1,168

Rep: Reputation: 53
jonr to layman translation: you don't have the rpm but even after upgrading to 24mdk the old kernel should still be in /boot directory. Some other things likely need the kernel source too, but if you always plan on installing using RPMs it isn't strictly required (and not installing saves quite a bit of disk space.) Then again, you could probably recompile your VPN service with the 24mdk kernel source and get it working again. Just a matter of how down-and-dirty you wanna get with it, I suppose.
 
Old 03-27-2005, 06:24 PM   #8
toes
Member
 
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Arkansas
Distribution: Mandy 2006, FC5
Posts: 154

Rep: Reputation: 30
To the original poster: this may be what you're looking for.

http://rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/mandrak...2mdk.i586.html
 
Old 03-27-2005, 10:09 PM   #9
switter
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Mar 2005
Posts: 5

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 0
problem solved

Updating the kernels did it, although I think now I have to change the order of the services so vpn starts before the network. rdesktop locked up on me though, when I tried to open outlook on my work pc. I think I want to get that older kernel anyway, just in case. Thanks for the help.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
mandrake 10.2LE nvidia geforce fx5200 krnl2.6.111-12mdk r0ssar00 Linux - Software 3 08-30-2005 03:54 PM
lucent winmodem on 2.6.8.1-12mdk peterc32001 Linux - Hardware 8 01-31-2005 07:52 PM
10.1 2.6.8.1-12mdk Kernel Compile Errors david.skinner Mandriva 4 12-31-2004 11:42 PM
Problem with joystick/gameport (kernel 2.6.8.1-12mdk) ripat Linux - Hardware 3 12-07-2004 03:59 AM
.src.rpm, .i386.rpm and .i686.rpm hhegab Linux - Software 2 06-19-2003 08:19 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:50 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration