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How to fix “Could not connect to kernel driver.” hostapd error?

Hi everyone I have a problem when I try to start hostapd when I enter this command hostapd hostapd-minimal.conf I got this Configuration file: hostapd-minimal.conf Could not set channel for kernel ...
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AMD/Intel hybrid graphics driver on 3.6.6 kernel

I have an HP Pavilion G6-2303sh d4y36ea notebook. I installed Ubuntu 12.04. I had to update the kernel to 3.6.6 because the default didn't support the Ralink RT3290 wifi card. Now I'm trying to get ...
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how to assign modules to devices (AR8131 driver issue)

I worked with older CentOS distributions which use /etc/module.conf for assign modules with respective devices. Now I am trying Ubuntu 12.04 and I played with /etc/modules and ...
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Module Not Loaded

I am new to Linux driver development, and I just stated to do some driver programming beginning with "hello.c" on Ubuntu 12.10... but unfortunately my Makefile didn't compile the kernel code... and ...
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How to decide on the right Nvidia driver based on the Linux Kernel version?

After trying to install the Nvidia drivers and got them working and then got them broken, I would like to check one important thing: One of the main problems I run into was "Kernel version and Nvidia ...
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Why the installation fails for this package? it says linux-headers not found but it is there

This package is failing to get installed, but the linux-headers are installed. root@sun-Alienware-X51:/var/tmp# uname -a Linux sun-Alienware-X51 3.5.0-28-generic #48~precise1-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 24 ...
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Virtual mouse driver, possible problems with X11

I created virtual mouse driver according to Essential Linux Device Drivers book. After i wrote coordinates echo x y > /sys/ ... /coordinates into sysfs node, my program generates event packets through ...
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Are there any non-standard steps required to build a single module for a realtime kernel?

I am trying to build a modified driver for the PSEye camera. I am able to compile and load the module for a generic kernel without any issues. But when I use the same procedure for a linux realtime ...
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Problem after instaling ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS on my PC (kernel panic error - have picture of debugging mode)

I had windows 7 befor i intalled ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS. I was running ubuntu from created bootable usb. And i selected to erase all from pc and install ubuntu. when it completed i restarted PC and it ...
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Compile sk98lin driver in 13.04

I just upgraded to 13.04 and I'm having issues trying to compile the Marvell sk98lin ethernet driver: Execute: make prepare (done) ...
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[SOLVED]RTL8188CU USB Network Adaptor on ubuntu 13.04

I have an RTL8188CU USB Network Adaptor. On Ubuntu 12.10 I had to download RTL8188C_8192C_USB_linux_v3.4.4_4749.20121105 because the built-in rtl8192cu driver did not work on the 64bit system (Tested ...
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New kernel does not work properly

I installed kernel version 3.8.8 from http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/. but after the installation when I booted using the new kernel nothing seemed to work. I have low resolution, ...
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D-Link DGE-530T with Ubuntu 12.10

I really could use some help. I am quite new to this and I am officially completely lost here. I have been searching the web for a few hours now to no avail. I am running Ubuntu 12.10 and I have ...
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nvidia 190.xx 64 bit driver manual installation

I have the geforce gt 240m from nvidia. all the newest driver dont work good and my system crashes or get stuck. so I want install the old driver manually but when i run the script i had an error ...
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Ubuntu 12.04.02 x64 - from kernel 3.2 to 3.5? Does fglrx 13.1 drivers work?

I have ubuntu 64 bit 12.04.02 and I want to upgrade to kernel 3.5 from 3.2. But I have fglrx ati drivers installed (from amd site) v13.1. How do I have to proceed to upgrade? I had problems in past ...
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kubuntu x64 - can I install kernel 3.4 with fglrx 13.1 ati drivers already installed?

As my title I'd like to know if I can upgrade from 3.2 kernel to 3.4 without removing fglrx driver 13.1 (they are compatible with kernel up to 3.5). I ask that because I tried doing this: removed ...
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Problem installing fglrx drivers 13.1 with kernel 3.4 on ubuntu 12.04.02 x64

I have tried to upgrade from kernel 3.2 to kernel 3.4 (here) and after that installing fglrx drivers 13.1 (compatible up to kernel 3.5). Here are the steps I followed: Removing (purging) existing ...
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Cannot compile kernel module

I have a Realtek "RTL8111/8168B" ethernet card that never works with ubuntu. My wireless card used to have the same problem, but I installed the official driver for it and it works fine now. I would ...
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How to deactivate SAA7130 / SAA7134 driver [duplicate]

I don't care about my computer's TV/DVB card. That card uses the saa7130/34 driver. I suspect either this hardware or its driver to cause problems with my computer. Therefore I want my Lubuntu ...
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FireWire firewire_ohci kernel bug?

I have FireWire (IEEE 1394): Texas Instruments TSB12LV26 IEEE-1394 Controller (Link) It worked with kernel 2.6.x. With kernel 3.2.0-39 (Ubuntu 12.04 Precise 64-bit) these errors occur during the ...
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ati catalyst 13.1 driver on 12.04 LTS w/ 3.5.0-25 kernel

I followed this HotTo and changed the package to the newest one AMD offers. It all loaded correctly, but in the end the driver wouldn't run. I see others have success, but as I looked through the ...
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Make wireless driver work after kernel updates possible?

I have a wifi USB stick for which I installed the driver. After every kernel update, I have to reinstall it. Two times over the last couple of days. Is this normal? I used the sudo bash install.sh ...
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My newly installed Ubuntu 12.04 keeps crashing, can anyone help? [closed]

I am new to Ubuntu, although I downloaded a version in 2008 but just didn't have the patience to learn a new operating system at the time. Anyway, my new Ubuntu 12.04 keeps crashing randomly. I ...
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Problem with Nvidia drivers after kernel update

Each time the update manager does an update related to the Linux kernel, I get problems with the Nvidia module not loading. The solution I always use is to re-install the Nvidia drivers. I'm fed-up ...
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Kernel freeze when writing a e1000 driver

I am writing a network driver for the e1000 card. While doing the receive part, I saw that the kernel freezes whenever it reaches the netif_rx(skb) call. I was able to reproduce the same error when ...
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Ubuntu blackscreen while installation

I am trying to install ubuntu for hours. I have an Asus UX32VD. I followed these guides. But no matter what I always get a black screen. I googled this problem but the solution with nomodeset doesn't ...
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Micromax 353g data card driver for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

I am using the data card Micromax 353g in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with following method: connect the device type the command as sudo modeprobe usbserial vendor=0x1c9e product=0x9605 wait 2 minutes then I ...
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Is Ubuntu totally functional on Intel Extreme DZ77GA hardware?

Well, I installed Windows 8 and found multiple incompatibilities with my hardware. I experienced freezes while shutting down and restarting Windows 8. I'm totally new to Ubuntu, and before trying it ...
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lost my touchpad wlan sound fat32 support cd support

recently updated my kernel and that created two entries in lilo. i tried to remove linux_old and removed some kernel packages keeping linux-image-3.5.0-23.when i rebooted my computer, the menu ...
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get black screen after small kernel update ubuntu 12.04 [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it? So I dit an update of ubuntu 12.04 today and after I restarted the pc I get a black screen and I ...
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Need help to find/install up to date ATI drivers for kernel 3.5+

GPU: Radeon HD 5450 Distro: Ubuntu 12.10 Attempting to go to the AMD website and filling out the relevant information gives me this, however these drivers are incompatible with kernel 3.7 and when ...
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Additional Driver Issue

I am running 12.04 and have had issues with my ATI drivers for my 5870 card. Growing frustrated, I installed the latest Kernel available, 3.7.5. I was given several options for the video driver when I ...
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Nvidia drivers installation failed after kernel update (3.7.0-7)

I just updated my kernel to 3.7.0-7 from the Ubuntu software updater. However after I rebooted, I got to a blank desktop with only a wallpaper. I had this issue before I installed my nvidia drivers on ...
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How to install Catalyst 13.1 on kernel 3.7.4?

Is there any way to install the Catalyst 13.1 driver on Ubuntu 12.10 with kernel 3.7.4?
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What wireless over USB host adapters are compatible with Ubuntu? [closed]

Given that my computer sits afar from my chair, I need to find a way to connect my USB peripherals next to me. What Wireless over USB adapters and hubs (not WiFi network adapters!) exist that will ...
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Monitor out of Range 74.9kHz / 60Hz after installing ATI proprietary drivers

I tried fresh install 4 times on each Ubuntu 12.10 and Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon (both 64bits) I tried several methods, through: sudo apt-get install fglrx Also sudo apt-get install fglrx-updates ...
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Unable to boot Ubuntu properly firmware error

So when i try to boot into unity after I enter my password nothing pops up except for the desktop background. I can only right click and change my background. When I boot into recovery mode I get this ...
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Broadcom wireless 43142 conflict Atheros 8161 in kernel 3.5 (unbuntu 12.10)

I am exactly in the situation of this question. However, my wireless card is a different model: I have a dell vostro 3460 with an Atheros AR8161 Ethernet card and a Broadcom 43142 wireless card. I ...
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Installing driver for Atheros AR8131

I am having the same trouble as others getting my Atheros AR8131 Ethernet card recognised by Ubuntu 12.10 on my new HP Pavillion P7-1449 PC. I found the same question where the answer suggested the ...
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On installing nvidia drivers on 12.10 I get “Bad return status for module build on kernel: 3.5.0-19-generic (x86_64)”

New Ubuntu user - just recently made the mistake of trying a different nvidia driver. I'd managed to get the last (nvidia-current) one working through software sources a few weeks ago. The other day I ...
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Ubuntu stops using Nvidia driver after kernel upgrade

Just updated and restarted, Ubuntu's doesn't display correctly. After restart, the desktop now looks like this. I've temporarily switched to the Nouveau driver. The update history reveals the kernel ...
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I/O memory conflicts

I recently bought a Arctic MC101 barebone (http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/living/office-pc/572/mc101-barebone-a10-4600m.html?c=2296) to run XBMC. I've installed Ubuntu 12.04 on this machine and the latest ...
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Linux kernel 3.5.0-18 update is not working with NVIDIA driver 304.60

I have Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit and a Nvidia card GT430 and installed 304.60 Linux driver manually and it worked beautifully until the latest Ubuntu update which got modified to 3.5.0-18 Kernel. Everything ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 won't display properly after kernel upgrade

After updating a system today, Ubuntu's doesn't display correctly. The desktop now looks like this. It was working properly before. I had to use the terminal to run synaptic package manager, so I ...
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Does the kernel also need to be updated if I update the Intel drivers?

I am using Ubuntu 12.04 with an Ivy Bridge processor and am thinking of updating the Intel drivers from the ppa:ubuntu-x-swat/intel-graphics-updates PPA. Do I also need to update the kernel in order ...
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HighPoint RocketRAID 62x Controller

I have the subject card recently installed in Ubuntu 12.04.1 LTS (GNU/Linux 3.2.0-31-generic x86_64). See partial lspci -vv listing below (complete listing played havoc with pre tags): 03:00.0 RAID ...
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Installing Wifi driver for previous kernel version in Ubuntu 12.04

I need to use a CAD program that only accepts kernel version 2, so I compiled* the latest kernel (2.6.39.4) before turning to 3.0, and kept the Ubuntu installation 12.04. That worked well, except for ...
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missing driver for smart card reader Ricoh Co Ltd RL5c476 II (rev b9)

Thanks for all who could help me to install a driver for smart card reader Ricoh Co Ltd RL5c476 II (rev b9). The driver is available here: Ricoh RL5C476 And according to ...
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How can I make Linux behave better when EDID is unavailable?

I'm using Mythbuntu 12.04 with a TV which only provides EDID information when it is turned on. Since the computer will be used for recording video via MythTV, I don't want to always have the TV on ...
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Does Ubuntu have a copy of the kernel source? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Getting the kernel source in Ubuntu Does Ubuntu have a local copy of the kernel sources? I'm looking for a copy of https://github.com/torvalds/linux/tree/master/drivers. ...

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