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I just downloaded and compiled tg3.ko kernel module. Where should I put it on a Debian system? There is one in /lib/modules/2.6.32-5-xen-amd64/kernel/drivers/net/tg3.ko already.

Ideally, I would like to leave the original one where it is, and "bump the priority" for mine. So if mine doesn't get loaded or disappears, the original is still there as a fallback.

The only way I know to do it is dpkg-divert, but I feel a slight shiver in my stomach when I use it. It is especially scary to do it on a server, with the network module. :)

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You don't say what the motivation for doing this is. Why not use the module that is already on the system? – Faheem Mitha Mar 18 '12 at 21:04

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Place your module in /lib/modules/2.6.32-5-xen-amd64/updates/ (make the directory if it doesn't exist) and re-run dpkg-reconfigure linux-image-2.6.32-5-xen-amd64 (or just run depmod if you know how). Check that the new driver is found with modprobe -l tg3.

Read man 5 depmod.conf for more details.

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you can then use "fpm" to create nice packages... works like a charm – ppuschmann Mar 18 at 12:35

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