[SLUG] The usual request for help ..

[Ross Kendall]

On 05/08/13 17:14, John Allsopp wrote:
>
> This is a bit like watching a controlled demolition. The building 
> seems like it's not going to fall and then slowly it leans and 
> eventually crashes to the ground.
>
> I'm guessing this isn't going to work .. unless y'all think otherwise.
>
[snip]
> /home/john/wirelessDongle/rtl8187/r8187.h:29:26: *fatal error: 
> linux/config.h: No such file or directory *
> compilation terminated.
> make[2]: *** [/home/john/wirelessDongle/rtl8187/r8187_core.o] Error 1
> make[1]: *** [_module_/home/john/wirelessDongle/rtl8187] Error 2
> make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/kernels/3.6.10-2.fc16.i686'
> make: *** [modules] Error 2


Hi John,

When you are compiling from source there are quite often additional 
libraries required. In this case you are compiling a kernel module so 
you need to install the kernel header files. If you use the package 
manager on your system you will probably find a "kernel development" 
group selection that you can use to make sure all the required tools and 
source code is installed. (Did your CD not include a readme.txt or other 
instructions with this information?)

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Ross.

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