Re: Installing individually downloaded debian packages

[Wackojacko <wackojacko32@ntlworld.com>]

Oliver Lupton wrote:
> Saurabh Nanda wrote:
>
> > # Short Question:
> > How do I install a debian package which I've (manually) downloaded. I
> > don't have a net connection so I can't use apt-get or something
> > similar to fetch an entire package list and then install the package.
> >
> > # Long story:
> > I trashed my Reliance Internet connection and subscribed to Airtel DSL
> > broadband. I have an NFORCE motherboard. So I downloaded the Linux
> > drivers on a friend's comp and wrote them on to a CD. When I tried
> > installing the drivers on my comp it couldn't find the kernel headers.
> > So I went over to my friend's comp again and downloaded the kernel
> > headers (strangely, the kernel's image was present on my 9 CD sarge
> > set, but the headers and source were not). Now, I want to install this
> > debian package that contains the kernel headers on my system. Which in
> > turn will enable me to compile my ethernet card's driver, which in
> > turn will enable me to get online!
> >
> > TIA
> > Nandz.
> > PS: I tried searching the archive to see if a similar query had been
> > answered before, but could not find anything related. If, incase I
> > have missed out something, please send me a link to the relevant
> > discussion.
> > --
> > http://nandz.blogspot.com
> > http://foodieforlife.blogspot.com
> >
> >
> >  
> dpkg -i packagename.deb
>
> Run as root.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -ol

Nandz

ol suggestion will of course work, but I had the same problem with my 
NFORCE 4 board and went through the exactly the same process as you 
(using my M$ OS to download the packages sssh!) only to find the drivers 
didn't work.

It turned out that you need to add '--acpi_skip_timer_override' as a 
boot parameter, for the older 2.6 kernels.  Not only did this make the 
nvnet module work, but also the forcedeth module which is built in to 
debian.  May be worth a try to see if it gets you up and running 
quicker, then you can apt-get the rest of the stuff.

I only use the forcedeth module now, as you need to reinstall the nvnet 
driver every time you switch kernels/recompile.

HTH

Wackojacko