Linux module programming.

[gk123987]

Hi,
I am beginner to linux. I have purchased a Fedora9 Cd and installed. When i tried to create a module programs..i could not find the kernel.h and module.h containing the necessary interfaces, like printk, module_init(), etc.,

What shall be done? Should i get a new linux kernel and compile..

Since i am a beginner, it would be of great help, if explained eloborately.

[coopstah13]

if you have an internet connection you can just download and install the kernel headers for the kernel you are currently using with yum

If this is just to be a test machine to build and develop kernel modules, I would recommend building your own kernel from source, that way you are sure you have everything you need.

[Lakshmipathi]

Yes Fedora Doesn't come with linux kernel (For my fedora 7 i downloaded & installed kernel source)

So check this link
The Linux Kernel Archives

and click on "F" from this part ... UTC F V VI C Changelog

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ng-kernel.html

All the best

[gk123987]

Hi,
Thanks for the inputs. I have downloaded the rpms from the rpm.com and i tried to install as shown in the Personal Fedora 9 Installation Guide
and tried installing the source and header. It shows me Error.I am installing on a 64bit laptop, containing Fedora - 9 linux. Your inputs would be of great help.