went into /boot and deleted all instances of 2.6.32.9 as there was no package installed for that kernel but the nvidia module was still trying to compile for that version. pkg installed fine, no more error.
-- package nvidia-current 195.36.03-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: nvidia-current kernel module failed to build https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/530879 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs