Re: vbox cannot find headers, although they are installed
Eike Lantzsch <zp6cge@gmx.net> writes:
> On Saturday, January 6, 2018 8:36:38 PM -03 Harry Putnam wrote:
>> Having a problem getting the vbox guest additions on a `testing'
>> install to allow for larger monitor resolution.
>>
>> When I attempt to install the additions the ouput says it cannot find
>> the headers for the running kernel.
>>
>> I have checked, rechecked and reinstalled the headers but still get
>> the message that they cannot be found and the kernel module build then
>> fails.
>>
>> (Note: All debian systems mentioned below are running as guests on an
>> `openindiana' (a solaris offshoot) host)
>>
>> (Full output of attempted guest additions install are at the end)
>>
>> But briefly . . . .
>>
Harry wrote:
>> >From the host with the failure:
>> uname -r 4.14.0-2-amd64
Eike responded:
> This is not Stretch? Stretch is still with 4.9.0-5-amd64.
I overlooked your comment above in my previous response
Sorry I wasn't clear... but I did indicate in OP that the problem is
on a `testing' host:
Harry wrote in OP... first lines
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| Having a problem getting the vbox guest additions on a `testing'
| ^^^^^^^
| install to allow for larger monitor resolution.
`----
I went on to say that I am running two `stretch' hosts that did not
display this problem... even though all hosts have the proper header
files installed.
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