Linux 2.6 kernel modules links...

Hi, I have just upgraded to linux kernel 2.6. But I have a lot of problems with kernel modules. Now I think the time is arrived, and I would like to understand how kernel modules "work" and fit with kernel. For example what is /etc/modules.conf, what is modprobe? And what is new in kernel 2.6 con

Re: How to patch..

Eric, you give a big amount of informations and a clear view to me about lots of thinks i did not know. Now I'm sure I have to study...a lot... :) Also the link are very good! ..now I go to open a new topic on the list .. :) Thanks again Lorenzo * Eric Gaumer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [031004, 09:25]

Re: How to patch..

Hi Eric and all boys on the list... > > > > To patch the 2.6.8.1 to 2.6.8.1-mm4 should I patch to > > 2.6.8.1-mm1, 2.6.8.1-mm2, 2.6.8.1-mm3, and at the end the 2.6.8.1-mm4? > > Or can I patch the 2.6.8.1 only with the 2.6.8.1-mm4? > > > > The mm4 patch is against 2.6.8-1. You should not apply m

How to patch..

Hi, I have just installed the debian kernel source package: kernel-source-2.6.8 Now, I would like to patch to 2.6.8.1 but I do not know if I need to find a debian package or I can download the patch-2.6.8.1.bz2 from kernel.org. Suppose I apply the patch, how can I patch again the 2.6.8.1 to 2.6