Software install problem with Kernel Source... I think!

lonecrow · 04-04-2006, 03:48 PM

Hello all,

I am using Mandriva 2006 beta (The one that went out about 2 weeks ago). I installed only the first CD (Just downloaded the second one, needed to install make). I am trying to install ieee80211 and this is an exerpt from the README file.

Quote:

The installation requires the compiled kernel sources or headers
against the matching kernel. These are typically found in:

/lib/modules/\`uname -r\`/build

If that directory does not exist, or is empty, you likely need to
install the kernel source packages for your distribution.

Now i have the Kernel 2.6.12 and didn't install anything from CD 2-3. From what I understand, ieee80211 needs the source of the kernel. It should be located under /lib/2.6.12...../modules, right? Because the only thing I got there is some files that I forgot the name they have (All the same though, and only 6-7 of them).

Am I in the left field with that assumption? If not, can I download the kernel sources from kernel.org? Where do I put that after? Is it something that I need to install from the second CD of Mandriva?

I want to get that wireless card working, any help please!!!

thanks!

XavierP · 04-04-2006, 03:56 PM

Go to easyurpmi and set things up as they direct. Then do urpmi kernel-sources. Make sure the verion of the sources is the same as your installed kernel.

lonecrow · 04-04-2006, 04:31 PM

Thanks for that. But first of all, as I said, Its to install my wireless card, which means I dont have any internet access. Second, I would like to know what to do so if it happens again, on another distro, I know what to do. Thanks!!

Anyone?

lonecrow · 04-04-2006, 05:55 PM

bump... please guys I need that!!

reddazz · 04-04-2006, 06:21 PM

If you have hardware that may require you to build drivers, then its usually better to get all the installation discs. This ensures that you have a proper working system and then you can build stuff to make your other hardware work. The kernel-source and other development packages are on the installation discs, so I suggest you get all 3 of them.

lonecrow · 04-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Nice and can you tell me what is the name of the package (RPM)?

reddazz · 04-04-2006, 07:18 PM

The kernel source rpm is called (believe it or not

) kernel-source.

lonecrow · 04-04-2006, 07:48 PM

hehe
thats stupid from me, but when I looked on the 2nd CD I couldnt find it... So maybe it was installed on the first, or it is on the 3rd one. Anyways I found the rpm on the internet!

Thanks a bunch as usual reddazz!