Modules, Modules, Modules...

[dinosomething]

alright heres the downlow:

i am really interested in the linux kernel, and modules involved

my questions:
what are the default extensions for module drivers? is it .ko? where are the drivers located?

when you compile a module, how do you tell the kernel to use it for a device?

[Fallen Angel]

Yes the extension is .ko. They are located in /lib/modules/2.4.29/kernel/drivers/. Change 2.4.29 to kernel that you are using.

[Dalani]

So I have a question too about these modules. What compiles them? and why modsprobe won't work with my *.ko modules but work with *.ko.gz modules?

Most of my modules are named *.ko.gz. REcently when I had to replace my computer and swapped hardries, ppp* and slhc modules were renamed *.ko and don't work disabling my internet connection on dial-up.

[serz]

A compiler compiles them (usually gcc) when you build (actually. compile) the kernel and modules.

[LongAvatar]

So I have a question too about these modules. What compiles them? and why modsprobe won't work with my *.ko modules but work with *.ko.gz modules?

Most of my modules are named *.ko.gz. REcently when I had to replace my computer and swapped hardries, ppp* and slhc modules were renamed *.ko and don't work disabling my internet connection on dial-up.

When you modprobe a module you don't right the .ko or the .o
And it's no use to modprobe everything in each everyday session