nvidia: Multiple versions in DKMS
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
linux-restricted-modules-envy-2.6.24 (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
|
Medium
|
Alberto Milone | ||
nvidia-graphics-drivers-177 (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
|
Medium
|
Alberto Milone |
Bug Description
Intrepid with latest updates
Upgrading to kernel 2.6.27-1
Gives this message.
Setting up linux-headers-
Setting up linux-headers-
Examining /etc/kernel/
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/
* Running DKMS auto installation service for kernel 2.6.27-1-generic
* nvidia (177.68...nvidia: Multiple versions in DKMS. Unsure what to do. Resolve manually
Solution from U-F
Deleted the extraneous directories for non-existent drivers (177.13, 177.67), triggered a reinstall of 2.6.27-1, and BINGO, module built perfectly.
cd /var/lib/
sudo rm -fR 177.13 177.67
sudo aptitude reinstall linux-image-
Reference thread (page 8)
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Related branches
Changed in nvidia-graphics-drivers-177: | |
status: | Triaged → In Progress |
Changed in linux-restricted-modules-envy-2.6.24: | |
assignee: | nobody → albertomilone |
importance: | Undecided → Medium |
status: | New → In Progress |
Thanks for reporting. I'll work on it.