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Disadvantages of linux kernel module?
I am trying to understand the disadvantages of using Linux kernel modules. I understand the benefits of using them: the ability to dynamically insert code into a running system without having to ...
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Building kernel module
I have a 3rd party device driver which I am trying to cross-compile. When I build the driver everything goes smooth but I don't see any driver.ko file, however driver.o file is generated fine and I ...
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How to submit a Linux module upstream?
I've written a useful kernel module for a specific fan controller that I want to submit upstream.
Where can I find an address to submit my module? Do I need it make GPL or can I use a less ...
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How to generate Module.symvers?
I recently went through Unpacking kernel-source rpm off-system (OpenSuse)?; and as it took > 10 h on my machine, imagine my surprise that after doing the process described there, I find no ...
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How can I test a kernel module in a mobile device?
I'm writing a module for the Linux kernel. When this module is ready, I'd like it to run in any device running the kernel.
How can I test it in an Android phone? Do I need to recompile the whole tree ...
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List unused module
Is it possible to list down unused modules? lsmod would only list down dependency by modules, right?
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Where can I find information on Linux device driver parameters?
I want to work on Linux module programming (Device Drivers). And as a my college project I have to do profiling or benchmarking of a kernel modules based on various parameters. Everywhere I looked, I ...
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“Linux supports the dynamic loading of kernel modules. ”
I read in a book written by Robert Love that:
Linux supports the dynamic loading of kernel modules.
He said this is the difference between Linux and Unix, but I seem to recall there is also KLD ...
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Benefit of kernel module compiled inside kernel?
What's the benefit of compiling kernel modules into the kernel (instead of as loadable modules)?
