Re: Warning: Latest Kernel Sources on Sid
On Monday 08 May 2006 18:11, Greg Folkert wrote:
> On Mon, 2006-05-08 at 17:36 +0300, David Baron wrote:
> > On Monday 08 May 2006 17:10, Greg Folkert wrote:
> > > On Mon, 2006-05-08 at 16:04 +0300, David Baron wrote:
> > > > On Sunday 07 May 2006 23:17, H.S. wrote:
> > > > > David Baron wrote:
> > > > > > You may get the following on modules previously compiled against
> > > > > > kernel sources:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Kqemu and Nvidia's driver were hit by this. Easy enough to
> > > > > > fix--recompile 'em.
> > > > >
> > > > > I noticed this too. I am using nvidia module. I just did (after
> > > > > booting in the new kernel version):
> > > > > #> m-a auto-install nvidia
> > > > >
> > > > > and it seemed to have done the trick.
> > > >
> > > > The Nvidia driver I downloaded from Nvidia comes with its own .run
> > > > file which does more than simply check and recompile the driver (too
> > > > much actually for a repeat compile!). Would m-a "know" to run this?
> > > >
> > > > Other modules need to be made with various arguments pointing to
> > > > kernel source directory, etc.
> > >
> > > m-a == Debian's Module Assistant.
> > >
> > > Yes, it will get the stuff proper for the driver.
> > >
> > > Now the library links are taken care of by the nvidia-glx and
> > > nvidia-glx-dev packages.
> >
> > Neither module effected was from a Debian package, however.
> > Kqemu is "non-free" and made from source.
> > The nvidia videa driver was downloaded from their site and as I said, it
> > has its own installation program. (What is the difference between what is
> > on Debian and theirs?)
>
> The Debian nVidia is a much easier and more updateable version. And you
> get an integrated package for Debian for the drivers. ATIs stuff is
> there too. Plus TONS of other modules, like wifi, crypto etc... ta boot.
ATI stuff was why I went over to the Geforce.
>
> How long does it take for you to run your installer and get the proper
> kernel compiled and/or then the proper headers for the nVidia module to
> compile against, how many steps are there?
Their installer is simple: run it with root privileges.
1. Checks for precompiled version on their ftp.
2. None? Compiles it
3. Places it in ..../drivers/video
4. Will modify xorg.conf to use this driver. Saves old file just in case
5. Voile.
>
> Are you putting the module where it should go, according to Debian's
> policy? If not, then you will always have cruft building up. Plus you'll
> no longer have to worry if the installer puts the links in the proper
> directories for the video libraries... and the recent changes to X.org
> have also been included in compilation of the nVidia Module.
> (hint: apt-get install module-assistant)
I have it.
> Using module-assistant (m-a is a shortname for module-assistant) for the
> *CURRENT* Kernel you are running doing:
>
> m-a update ; m-a a-i nvidia
>
> Does the update, install of everything needed and compiles and installs
> the resulting deb package file.
>
> Of course, the nvidia-glx and the nvidia-glx-dev will need to be
> installed too.
Are all these kept more up-to-date and better running than the manufacturer's
module? I have heard recommendations for both sides of this.
>
> kqemu, isn't a kernel module... I am sorry I mislead you in any way on
> that.
kqemu IS a kernel module, .ko. Needs be compiled against kernel source and
installed in .../drivers/misc.
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