autoconf.h is missing

[vaikz]

Hi, I just installed the new ubuntu maverick and then try install my HSF modem from Diaco's driver. I was able to install the driver successfully but when I try to configure it using "hsfconfig"

WARNING: missing file /lib/modules/2.6.35-22-generic/build/include/linux/autoconf.h
The cause of this is usually a missing or unconfigured
kernel source tree (and sometimes an incorrect directory or symbolic link)

However, proper /boot/config-2.6.35-22-generic was found.
Would you like to try using it (in a temporary kernel tree)? [yes] 

Unable to prepare temporary kernel tree
....

this is the message i receive.

[ved]

first you have to install autoconf.h using any available tool then try again

[vaikz]

first you have to install autoconf.h using any available tool then try again

Can you please tell me how to do that?

Tried this link but to no avail. here.

[ved]

what is error? try it

sudo apt-get install autoconf**

APT HOWTO (Obsolete Documentation) - Managing packages

[ved]

This link is also helpful for you
How do I update Ubuntu Linux softwares?

[vaikz]

Hi ved, thanks for the help and patience.
It seems that autoconf was already installed but I did what you've told me. Restart the pc then,

vaikz@vaikz-linux:/$ sudo hsfconfig
[sudo] password for vaikz: 
Conexant HSF softmodem driver, version 7.68.00.09oem

If you need assistance or more information, please go to:
	http://www.linuxant.com/

When reporting a problem for the first time, please send
us the file generated by "hsfconfig --dumpdiag".

No pre-built modules for: Ubuntu-10.10 linux-2.6.35-22-generic i686-SMP

Trying to automatically build the driver modules...
(this requires a C compiler and proper kernel sources to be installed)

Where is the linux source build directory that matches your running kernel?
[/lib/modules/2.6.35-22-generic/build] 

WARNING: missing file /lib/modules/2.6.35-22-generic/build/include/linux/autoconf.h
The cause of this is usually a missing or unconfigured
kernel source tree (and sometimes an incorrect directory or symbolic link).

However, proper /boot/config-2.6.35-22-generic was found.
Would you like to try using it (in a temporary kernel tree)? [yes] 

Unable to prepare temporary kernel tree

First, ensure that the proper kernel source and compiler packages
from your distribution vendor and/or the community are installed.

The Linux kernel can then be reconfigured by running "make menuconfig"
under the kernel source directory (usually /usr/src/linux).

Verify that the proper options for your system are selected.

Then compile and install your new kernel (for more information about
this procedure, see the README file under the kernel source directory),
reboot the system using the new kernel, and re-run "hsfconfig".

Still the same error.

[ved]

as i understand reading your last 10 line of post that first you update your kernel and other security related update then try the same as you do other wise wait for a Linux guru to reply

[vaikz]

yup, I hope so. I had posted it also on ubuntu forums but I haven't receive any response yet. One of the guys instructed us to do this:

First of all, do you have kernel source??
aptitude install linux-source

cd /usr/src/linux

# copy running config
cp /boot/config-2.6.35-22-generic .config

#build new kernel
make

After this try, once again

It seems he wanted us to compile the linux kernel, but I can't locate the

cd /usr/src/linux

so I was waiting for his reply. Do you have any ideas how to do this?

[MikeTbob]

See this link for recompiling the Ubuntu kernel.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Kernel/Compile
You probably only need the kernel headers to compile your driver.

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)

[vaikz]

@MikeTbob
thanks for the reply, i'll try that soon.