Compiling A Kernel Module

[t35t]

Hi all,

There is a module lets say "module.ko" which is working (load/unload) perfectly as expected. It came bundled with the OS in binary format but iIn the src folder, corresponding module.c file exists and I need to make some changes on the source file and recompile the module then load it again. I just need to compile this specific module without touching other modules. It's a video driver and I don't have the makefile in my hand.

How can I achieve what I want, any guidance ?

[MikeTbob]

Hi all,

There is a module lets say "module.ko" which is working (load/unload) perfectly as expected. It came bundled with the OS in binary format but iIn the src folder, corresponding module.c file exists and I need to make some changes on the source file and recompile the module then load it again. I just need to compile this specific module without touching other modules. It's a video driver and I don't have the makefile in my hand.

How can I achieve what I want, any guidance ?

Sounds like a lot of trouble. Perhaps if you explain what you are doing or wanting, you might get a better/easier suggestion from one of our awesome members.
I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that if you have downloaded the sourcecode then there should also be a makefile or at least some instructions in a file called README or INSTALL in the proper directory.

[t35t]

I am trying to implement a modified version of gspca_ov534 in Slackware64 14.0. There is a makefile but for another kernel and distro ;

kaswy.free.fr/sites/default/files/download/ps3eye/0.5/gspca-ps3eyeMT-0.5.tar.gz

this is the version I need but makefile is for Ubuntu and 2.6 kernel.

Any ideas for a workaround ?

[Rubberman]

I am trying to implement a modified version of gspca_ov534 in Slackware64 14.0. There is a makefile but for another kernel and distro ;

kaswy.free.fr/sites/default/files/download/ps3eye/0.5/gspca-ps3eyeMT-0.5.tar.gz

this is the version I need but makefile is for Ubuntu and 2.6 kernel.

Any ideas for a workaround ?

Is the source converted to work with your kernel version? The differences between 2.6 and 3.x kernels is VERY significant. The Makefile is likely the least of your worries.