Q. I need kernel headers to compile module and vmware tools. How do I install kernel headers under Debian / Ubuntu Linux.?
A. To install cLinux kernel headers for currently running version, type the following commands at shell prompt (open terminal and type the command):
Make sure you have updated version
$ sudo apt-get update
Search for kernel version (optional)
$ apt-cache search linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Install linux-header package
$ sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
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this is a great automatic method for this action.
thanks :)
Is there any way of getting this without having the internet on ubuntu? I need it to install a driver for my router from source
Another setting if you are trying to download a different linux header version (for instance, a chrooted environment with different kernel), you can also use this while chrooted.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(`ls /lib/modules`)
this gives accurate header info.
thank you very much, so simple and so helpful solution !! great
Thank you very much, It helped me a lot
i am having a problem with the method discussed above whenever i write the command “sudo apt-get update”.
I get an error message that is “umair is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported.”
What do i need to do to get rid of this error message?
I would be obliged if anyone could help me out.
Regards
You have to gain root access with su , of course. The type visudo and write at the end of file “your login name ALL(ALL)= ALL” and save it.
Awesome tip with the “linux-headers-$(uname-r)” bit, Vivek. Thanks!
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