can't find x86_64 kernel

[toxic]

Hey.

 

I just installed mandriva linited edition 2005 10.2 64-bit

 

Now I want to install a Nvidia driver but it says that I need to install the kernel.

I have tryed to install a Nvidia driver once before but that was on a 32-bit machine.

 

I have surfed the internet to find a 64-bit kernel but I can't find it anywhere.

 

When I type “uname –a” I get

“Linux localhost 2.6.11-6mdk #1 Tue Mar 22 10:20:32 EST 2005 x86_64 AMD Athlon ™ 64 Processor 3200+ unknown GNU/Linux”

 

So my question is where I can find a kernel so I can install my Nvidia driver???

 

kan someone please post a link???

 

[moved from Installing Mandrake by spinynorman]

[scarecrow]

Mighty impossible that it said you installing the kernel, because you have already installed it (else your system wouldn't run at all). Quite likely it needed the kernel-source RPM which matches your running kernel.

Get it from here or even get the stripped kernel source version (about 3 times smaller than full) which should suffice for the nvidia installer to build your AGP card modules.

Even better, before installing the nvidia driver: Learn how to use urpmi and setting up your urpmi repositories- else there is no point preferring Mandriva over any other Linux distro.

Edited July 18, 2005 by scarecrow

[AussieJohn]

From what I have read elsewhere, using the stripped down kernel source is NOT a good idea. Apparently it does not work to fulfil what is required.

 

ake certain that the kernel source has EXACTLY the same number as the kernel you are USING.

 

Cheers. John.