Linux Noob: Installing under Slackware 9.1 (2.4.22)

[egroeg]

I am using Riva 128ZX graphics under Slackware Linux 9.1 (kernel version 2.4.22).
When I try to install the nVidia 3d-accelerated driver, the installer prompts me to compile a kernel module for the driver, saying it can't find one on the Web site. It compiles the module successfully, but fails to load it, saying that 'nvidia.o' was compiled with the wrong kernel header files.
I have installed the correct kernel source and compilers. The installer tells me that I may specify the correct "kernel include path" at the command line. For Slackware Linux 9.1, what is the kernel include path?

Regards,
Egroeg

[SnapIT]

Yeah, we know about it, a simple solution is to use the patch from www.minion.de

Or download and compile your own kernel, something that i belive will teach you something about your system, not a bad idea?

Actually, if you have any problems with any of these solutions, feel free to mail me at snap.it@telia.com

That offer is cool for any problems you have with Slack...

//Patrick

[The Analog Kid]

He isn't using a 2.6 kernel. Just do this

ln -s /usr/src/linux-<version> /usr/src/linux

Then try it again.

[SnapIT]

Originally posted by The Analog Kid
He isn't using a 2.6 kernel. Just do this



Then try it again.

Not using 2.6, No ****?

The patch would still work, it is a simple solution...

You are obviously not very familiar with Slackware, your solution will not work...

The driver setup "sees" the source headers as the wrong headers, the patch helps...

[The Analog Kid]

Hmm, guess I didn't read correctly, no I haven't used Slackware, I use Gentoo.

[SnapIT]

Originally posted by The Analog Kid
Hmm, guess I didn't read correctly, no I haven't used Slackware, I use Gentoo.

Well, sorry for the attitude... If you are not a slackhead it's not obvious, i apologize for ripping on you for nothing...

I am a big fan of gentoo myself...

[egroeg]

Thanks guys! Using SnapIT's patch, I got the driver to compile successfully.

Of the several *.o modules compiled
(nv-kernel.o nv.o nvidia.o os-agp.o os-interface.o os-registry.o),
which should I copy to /lib/modules/2.4.22/kernel/drivers/video?

Also, do I need to modify my XF86Config after installing these modules?

Thanks again.

-Egroeg

[SnapIT]

Originally posted by egroeg
Thanks guys! Using SnapIT's patch, I got the driver to compile successfully.

Of the several *.o modules compiled
(nv-kernel.o nv.o nvidia.o os-agp.o os-interface.o os-registry.o),
which should I copy to /lib/modules/2.4.22/kernel/drivers/video?

Also, do I need to modify my XF86Config after installing these modules?

Thanks again.

-Egroeg

Glad it worked for you... :-) yes, you will need to modify your XF86Config, it isn't very hard though, just change the [nv] to [nvidia] that is it...

Follow the README that came with the driver if you want more info...

Again, glad i could help, sorry for the attitude... :-)

[SnapIT]

Originally posted by egroeg
Thanks guys! Using SnapIT's patch, I got the driver to compile successfully.

Of the several *.o modules compiled
(nv-kernel.o nv.o nvidia.o os-agp.o os-interface.o os-registry.o),
which should I copy to /lib/modules/2.4.22/kernel/drivers/video?

Also, do I need to modify my XF86Config after installing these modules?

Thanks again.

-Egroeg

If you followed the patch instructions your modules should be compiled and copied to the directory automatically...

Still need to modify your XF86Config manually though...

Did you recompile it into the shell script tar or did you just do the standard patch, config, make && make install?