Load modules on boot

[charlie205]

I'm running a system with CentOS 3.9 and a custom kernel module (USB driver). Every time I boot the system and attempt to use the USB functionality I have to navigate to the relevant directory and do:

insmod <driver name>

I've heard I can edit /etc/modules.conf, but I don't know what changes to make.

How can I set this driver to load on boot?

[stevebeiko]

If you have the source code, include the source into kernel directory and compile there. This way you will have the driver as part of the kernel.

[charlie205]

I'm afraid that's a bit over my head at this point. Is there a way to simply point the conf file to the module so that it will be loaded on boot?

[raedbenz]

hi,
check this,
also try to search for "loading linux driver into kernel" not modules bcoz, since a module is general.

[charlie205]

hi,
check this,
also try to search for "loading linux driver into kernel" not modules bcoz, since a module is general.

Thanks for the link. It seems to be what I am looking for, I just need to figure out what syntax to append to the conf file. I'll look into it and post the results.