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RE: Modules and the kernel



> As far as I understand, if a certain module is to be used, a kernel must
be
> compiled for it.

	No!  When you use modules, you are in fact using *.o
binaries.


> This means that an arbitrary vendor cannot ship an xyz.o
> module to support it's scsi card because the user's kernel must be
compiled
> for it, right?

	Wrong, thanks God!


> included), how many people could add an arbitrary module to the kernel
source
> tree? How many *users* could do that?

	In Debian, you only need to run modconf as root, and
that's it.  Easy, painless, safe.  Even somewhat beautiful...


> Is there any work done on adding true device drivers for Linux (that can
be
> added without recompiling a kernel)?

	Yes, and it's ready and running!

	In fact, this has even improved in the 2.1.xxx kernel
series...



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Amdocs Brasil Ltda