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nVidia install

Linux Kernel, Network, and Services configuration.
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prplxd

nVidia install

#1 Post by prplxd »

Hello fellas,
I just tried to install the nvidia drivers via:
localhost#apt-get install module-assistant
localhost#m-a prepare
localhost#m-a auto-install nvidia
When I do the m-a prepare command, I get a dialogue box error stating:
"Warning, /usr/src/linux-2.6.8 seems to contain unconfigured kernel source!"
Can anyone tell me what this means and how I can go about rectifying this?

Thanks in advance,
~prplxd[/quote]

kunaldeo

configure your kernel

#2 Post by kunaldeo »

It looks like you have not configured your kernel. go to the terminal
and enter following commands
#make xconfig

then in gui window click save button and then exit thats it

prplxd

Re: configure your kernel

#3 Post by prplxd »

kunaldeo wrote:It looks like you have not configured your kernel. go to the terminal
and enter following commands
#make xconfig

then in gui window click save button and then exit thats it
I did exactly that, (except I used make menuconfig becuase I don't have the necessary QT package for xconfig), and I still get the same error.

Any ideas?
Does it matter what name I give it?
I can find the config file saved in /usr/src/kernel-headers-2.6.8-2-k7-smp

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Re: configure your kernel

#4 Post by geoffb »

prplxd wrote:
kunaldeo wrote:It looks like you have not configured your kernel. go to the terminal
and enter following commands
#make xconfig

then in gui window click save button and then exit thats it
I did exactly that, (except I used make menuconfig becuase I don't have the necessary QT package for xconfig), and I still get the same error.

Any ideas?
Does it matter what name I give it?
I can find the config file saved in /usr/src/kernel-headers-2.6.8-2-k7-smp
Have you done this yet?

http://saneous.tripod.com/debiansargenvidia.html

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Mr_Goth
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Re: configure your kernel

#5 Post by Mr_Goth »

geoffb wrote:
prplxd wrote:
kunaldeo wrote:It looks like you have not configured your kernel. go to the terminal
and enter following commands
#make xconfig

then in gui window click save button and then exit thats it
I did exactly that, (except I used make menuconfig becuase I don't have the necessary QT package for xconfig), and I still get the same error.

Any ideas?
Does it matter what name I give it?
I can find the config file saved in /usr/src/kernel-headers-2.6.8-2-k7-smp
Have you done this yet?

http://saneous.tripod.com/debiansargenvidia.html
Thank You Sooo Very Much!! For the site! :) I was able to install my nvidia drivers without any problems :)

One Thing I've notice is that after installing the new kernell source in my grub list, I see my old kernel and my new installed kernel. Is this normal? How can I fix it to only boot from the latest kernel :) Is this really necesary or I just leave it? I'm sorry to sound so noob :( This is my 2nd day using Debian Sarge.

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#6 Post by Scotti »

Glad to see you got the nVidia drivers up and going. :)

You can simply edit (as root) the GRUB config file at: /boot/grub/menu.lst

In there just comment out which entries you don't want in the list, and you can move the order around to which kernel boots by default (move it to the top of the list). But be careful not to comment out the wrong kernel or line and leave your system unbootable! That would not be fun.

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#7 Post by Mr_Goth »

dren wrote:Glad to see you got the nVidia drivers up and going. :)

You can simply edit (as root) the GRUB config file at: /boot/grub/menu.lst

In there just comment out which entries you don't want in the list, and you can move the order around to which kernel boots by default (move it to the top of the list). But be careful not to comment out the wrong kernel or line and leave your system unbootable! That would not be fun.
Thank You for the quick respond :D My new kernel is 2.6.8 I should comment out my old kernel that is 2.4.27 I'll be extra carefull not to mess anything up :) Yes I know what you mean if you kernel doesnt boot up properly is that called kernel panic? I don't remember where I heard it from. By the way cool hat! :D I'm gonna get one too!

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#8 Post by Mr_Goth »

I worked! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I only see my latest kernel! :D :D :D
...."Have you mooed today?"...

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#9 Post by Scotti »

Mr_Goth wrote:I worked! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I only see my latest kernel! :D :D :D
Good show!

And yes, I really have a Debian hat LoL. If you're interested, I got it from the Debian Stuff shop at Cafepress.com. They do a good job.

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#10 Post by Mr_Goth »

dren wrote:
Mr_Goth wrote:I worked! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I only see my latest kernel! :D :D :D
Good show!

And yes, I really have a Debian hat LoL. If you're interested, I got it from the Debian Stuff shop at Cafepress.com. They do a good job.
Thats exactly were I'm going to get my debian gear :) Can't wait for my paycheck!! 8)
...."Have you mooed today?"...

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