Kernel source install

[alethiophile]

I have been trying to install the source for the kernel. I have tried
<tt>apt-get install kernel-source-2.6.18</tt>
but it does not work (package not found). Where is the package, and how do I get it?

[daark.child]

Have you tried just using kernel-source without the version number e.g.

apt-get install kernel-source

[coopstah13]

if you want a newer kernel i'd recommend just downloading it from The Linux Kernel Archives instead of using the apt repositories, that is what I do anyways

[alethiophile]

I don't need a newer kernel, just the source code for the one I have (I'm trying to install a driver for my wireless card, and it needs the source.)

[coopstah13]

run this it will do what you need

su
apt-get install build-essential module-assistant
m-a prepare

this should download everything you need