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On Mon, 2003-12-15 at 11:13, Aquarius wrote:
> 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?
> 
not turning it on means rootkits have to be compiled on your box

> Argh!
> 
> Anyone tried this?
> 
people who use binary modules will need this unless they add the correct
switches to insmod

> Aq.

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