On Tue, Sep 10, 2002 at 09:58:54PM -0700, Irvin Temp wrote: > > Good day, > > Trying to understand things as much as i can. I need a little help on some concepts > here. I installed linux and it detected my hardware e.g lancard and loaded the > module for it. After installation i downloaded latest kernel and recompiled it with > drivers builtin the kernel. > > Q1. When i recompiled my kernel what happens to the old modules that i have will > they be unusable or i can still use this modules? > > Q2. Would there be a problem if ill use the modules compiled from the old kernel >with > the new kernel that im using? e.g use modules from 2.2.19 on the 2.4.19 kernel.. > > TIA
If you are changing kernel version (old kernel is 2.2.19 and new kernel is 2.4.19) then * the old modules are in /lib/modules/2.2.19/ * the new modules will be in /lib/modules/2.4.19/ * you may not have your old sound card modules if the new kernel modules don't include them * with a leap in kernel version that large (going from a 2.2 series kernel to a 2.4 series kernel) I wouldn't be inclined to try and use the modules from the earlier kernel, and would be looking at compiling the modules I need from within the new 2.4.19 tree. Geoff Crompton -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]