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[Aquarius]

David Goodwin spoo'd forth:
> But kernels can be compiled with an option allowing any module to be
> inserted (I thought!?)
> 
> i.e.
> CONFIG_MODVERSIONS:  
> Usually, modules have to be recompiled whenever you switch to a new 
> kernel.  Saying Y here makes it possible, and safe, to use the same
> modules even after compiling a new kernel; this requires the program
> modprobe. All the software needed for module support is in the modutils
> package (check the file Documentation/Changes for location and latest
> version). 
> 
> NOTE: if you say Y here but don't have the program genksyms (which is
> also contained in the above mentioned modutils package), then the
> building of your kernel will fail.  
> 
> If you are going to use modules that are generated from non-kernel
> sources, you would benefit from this option.  Otherwise it's not that
> important.  So, N ought to be a safe bet. 
> 
> 
> Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Dammit, is this real?

Why isn't it turned on all the time for everything ever? What would be
the possible use in *not* having this turned on?

Argh!

Anyone tried this?

Aq.

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