how do I install kernel source files in SuSE 10.1

sparrott · 05-27-2006, 04:23 AM

Hi,

I've just installed suse 10.1 and am trying to get ndiswrapper working to install my wireless card. I get the following error:

Can't find kernel build files in /lib/modules/2.6.16.13-4-default/build

I've looked and the only thing in that directory is 'Module.symvers'.

Presumably there should be more source files than that?

I installed it from a DVD so is there a way to get the source files off there?

I'm still a bit new to linux!

Cheers,
Sparrott

jschiwal · 05-27-2006, 04:54 AM

I think the package that you want to install is the kernel-sym package matching your kernel.

a2ashraf · 06-12-2006, 01:11 PM

sparrott:

Can't find kernel build files in /lib/modules/2.6.16.13-4-default/build

What you need to do is this:

First go to linux Yast.
Applications--System--Yast (or from the console type /sbin/yast2)
You will be required to login as super user (root).

Then on the left hand side you will see on the top Software, and in the right pane you should see a list of options. Depending on your version of linux (9,10,10.1 or greater) you need to click on the one that allows you to 'search'.

In my version: 10.1 i click on: "Software Management"

Then search for kernal, or for 'source'.

You will see on the right side checkboxes.
Check the one that says 'kernal source'.

Click next-->finish (inserting the appropriate cd's, or just that dvd).

Now you have the Kernal source installed.
Great.
Now go again and try the make command.

It would do you good to also install:
gcc, make. (in other words, search for them, and install them using the above process).

rshaw · 06-12-2006, 01:24 PM

you really don't need to compile anything. just install the ndiswrapper rpm from the cd/dvd.

mattmattmatt15 · 06-18-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a2ashraf

sparrott:

Can't find kernel build files in /lib/modules/2.6.16.13-4-default/build

What you need to do is this:

First go to linux Yast.
Applications--System--Yast (or from the console type /sbin/yast2)
You will be required to login as super user (root).

Then on the left hand side you will see on the top Software, and in the right pane you should see a list of options. Depending on your version of linux (9,10,10.1 or greater) you need to click on the one that allows you to 'search'.

In my version: 10.1 i click on: "Software Management"

Then search for kernal, or for 'source'.

You will see on the right side checkboxes.
Check the one that says 'kernal source'.

Click next-->finish (inserting the appropriate cd's, or just that dvd).

Now you have the Kernal source installed.
Great.
Now go again and try the make command.

It would do you good to also install:
gcc, make. (in other words, search for them, and install them using the above process).

Thank You, this is exactly what i needed to install klam, I didn't want to start up a useless threaad.

earthmeLon · 10-11-2006, 11:56 PM

Hey. I am also trying to install kernel-source for 10.1 (x64) but when I check 'install' after searching, and hit accept. Nothing happens. When I return and search, It hasn't been installed. I have my installation DVD in the drive, and when I press CHECK, it says everything is fine.

When I hit accept, another window appears, but closes to fast for me to read.

Any suggestions?

Thanks guys

earthmeLon · 10-20-2006, 10:58 AM

I found the best way to install kernel-source from an RPM fyi