So don't i need the kernel-source for nvidia and OSS in FC 3 ? On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:24:43 +0000, Paul Howarth <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Mark Panen wrote: > > I downloaded kernel-2.6.10-1.766_FC3.src.rpm thinking i would get the > > kernel source package out of it. > > > > I ran this command "rpmbuild --rebuild --target i686 > > kernel-2.6.10-1.766_FC3.src.rpm" > > > > and got > > kernel-2.6.10-1.766_FC3.root.i686.rpm > > kernel-debuginfo-2.6.10-1.766_FC3.root.i686.rpm > > kernel-smp-2.6.10-1.766_FC3.root.i686.rpm > > > > What have i actually done here ? > > You've made a custom kernel, virtually identical to the "official" > 2.6.10-1.766_FC3 kernel. > > > and how can i get the kernel source > > package like in the old days when it came on the ftp server ? > > The release notes > (/usr/share/doc/fedora-release-3/RELEASE-NOTES-x86-en.html) describe how > to create a kernel source tree from the .src.rpm > > What is it you are actually trying to do? Most device drivers don't > actually need the kernel-source to build. If you're building a custom > kernel, there's a good guide on how to do it at: > http://crab-lab.zool.ohiou.edu/kevin/kernel-compilation-tutorial-en/ > > Paul. > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list >
