On Saturday 20 December 2003 01:33, Lance Benton wrote: > I'm starting this over as the last attempt to post failed miserably. > > Distro: Mandrake 9.2 Download Edition - Clean Install > I currently am not booting into KDE, but it is installed > > Hardware: > AMD XP 2600+/333 > K7NCR18D-Pro (Leadtek nforce2) > 1GB PC2700 DDR333 > Maxtor 40GB ATA133 > Radeon 9700 > ASUS DVD-E616 (16x/48x) > LiteOn LTR-48126S (48x24x48) > > What is the best way to install the nvidia nforce (motherboard) drivers? > Their site has several suggestions, has anyone had success with any of > them? > > I downloaded the files from here: > http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_nforce_1.0-0261.html > > (I have tried the tar file, but it was full of errors on the "make" > portion. I believe the entire thing errored out because of a change in what > linux wants when from a make.) > > Nvidia doesn't have a Mandrake 9.2 download version, so that means I have > to rebuild the source rpm, right? If so, what do I need to install to do > that? Is everything included on the CD's and I just have to find it or are > there external files needed? Luckily I have my laptop, so I can get files > as needed (and email you all). > > Thanks in advance for any assistance.
One big issue if you are either trying to build from source using rpms or tar files is: You require the kernel source files and headers. On mandrake that would be the "kernel-source".rpm for your specific version (1.4.22-10 IIRC). Do "uname -r" if you're not certain. This rpm is AFAIK not on the DE iso's nor is it installed by default, you'll have to find it on the net or at mandrake-club. If you've got your sources set up type (as su/root): "urpmi kernel-source" and you'll be offered the choice. Once installed you'll be able to build the srpm. Good luck, HarM -- Registered Linux User #197998 FSF Associate Member #901 ICQ #146191606 Mandrake HowTo's & more: http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org
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