Forum: Kernel

There is a module named, for example, module.o, compiled with EXPORT_SYMTAB param. But instead of export EXPORT_SYMBOL(symbol) to the kernel (it...

Well guys, I have reached the end of my "testing" stage of learning linux.. and I am currently backing up all my files on the dreaded windoze box. ...

I've been having to use IA32 drivers for my AMD64 box and it's killing my performance but I don't know how to compile a kernel to include AMD64...

I want to develop a kernel module that will capture all the network packets and allow/drop them. I have a few questions- 1. Is netfilter the...

As an academic project, I want to develop a firewall that operates at the kernel level, capture all packets and analyse the header for restricted...

Hello, I'm considering upgrading from Mandrake 10.0 to a custom-compiled Gentoo box. I need some advice as to what parameters and flags i should...

Hiya: When i was compiling the kernel, after ive made the .config file and type the command "make" i get the following: ...

I have a centrino notebook and its wireless adapter intel Pro 2100's linux driver is under development. I got the under developement driver and i am...

Hi, Now I have a different task in front of me. I have the camcorder but without the chipset details. Is it possible to...

Let me go straight to th point: I woke up today and switched on my monitor (I leave my computer on 24hs/day) and had nothing but a tty-like screen...

I am relatively a new linux user with redhat 7.2 installed.I downloaded the kernel 2.4.20 and wanted to upgrade the exsisting kernel.I created a...

Hello everybody I need to set this kernel parameter in order for my cedega 4.1.1 to work without unhandled exceptions,but /proc/sys/vm/ does not...

Dear all, I am using Redhat9.0 with kernel 2.4.20-8, and I upgrade the system kernel into 2.4.28, after that the problem is the eth0 can't get the...

Hi, Can anyone give me some info about the stuff that introduces and helps me to get on soon with developing video driver using V4L. ...

hello.... I would like to know if it is possible to compile a module such that it can be run from either the UP or SMP version of the kernel. ...

Hi All, I am at my wits end at this point after two days of trying to figure this out; perhaps someone can help me. I am basically trying to...

Hi, I am currently developing a driver for camcorder in RedHat Linux 9.0 using V4L. Could any one tell me wether the Device should be V4L Compliant...

from what i gather the kernel does memory mangagement, TCP/IP, and has all the drivers for hardware..it's basically for driving resources that...

Hi, I am having a problem I hope you can help me to solve. I have a shell script that is run by root, that moves some stuff to another location...