More HDD install probs

[fannymites]

I have installed Knoppix to my hard drive but when I tried to install my modem driver I received an error that the kernel source didn't exist.
I looked at System Administration > linux kernel and received an error that that it couldn't read the kernel configuration because no architecture was specified and linux kernel source does not exist.
I don't understand.

[fannymites]

God, I've had it with this crap. What do I have to do to get a working linux system?

[firebyrd10]

That linux kernel thing is just to configure the kerenl source in case you want to compile one.. Not to look at the specs of a working kernel. Yes I know its a bit misleading. If you want to use it, download the kernel source and install it to /usr/src

[fannymites]

Thanks, sorry for the frustrated rant. Just out of interest, could I use the kernel source from my Gentoo cd?

[shah]

It's might be easier if you ask question about your modem first, especially brand of your modem.
The driver could just included in knoppix. and you don't need to compile it yourself or someone can guide you with the compilation.

:D :D

[fannymites]

The modem is an Intel 536EP data fax modem and is listed when I type lspci but I've tried using kppp to configure an internet connection and I just can't get any response from the modem so I thought it might be a driver problem.
Does anyone have any other ideas?

[firebyrd10]

Thanks, sorry for the frustrated rant. Just out of interest, could I use the kernel source from my Gentoo cd?

If it a standard kernel. (Sometimes kernels are altered to fit the distro)

kernel.org might be a good place to look if otherwise

Also I'd much rather use the config program that comes with the kernel.

Just cd to the kernel source and type make xconfig.

Of course your going to need programs to do the compiling but I think knoppix comes with them. If not the 2.6 kernels need the qt3 dev files (you can get them with apt-get)