Thanks Colin, > IIRC you would expect to see a: > kernel-source-2.4.20-6 > too if the kernel sources were installed. > > If you install drivers from a binary rpm, then (usuallly) it needs to be an > exact match for the kernel version. Recompiling from source circumvents many > of the problems - but not always.
I used NVIDIA_nforce-1.0-0261.rh90up_2.4.20_6.athlon.rpm and not the one for the upgraded kernel. > With the binary rpm installed, what happens when you try: > modprobe -v nvnet I get messages about unresolved symbols like /lib/modules/2.4.20-6/kernel/drivers/net/nvnet.o:unresolved symbol etc.. > If you want to go the compile-your-own route, then maybe you should ask if > someone could put the kernel src rpm on a CDROM (IIRC you are on a dialup?). > I'd offer but I never seem to use RH9 any more and don't have CD Burner. I've obviously made a mistake somewhere along the line so do you reckon this is the best thing to do? I do intend to go along to the next meeting (if I don't catch the flu from my son). Janice _______________________________________________ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
