[TriLUG] Kernel module config Question

[Sinner from the Prairy]

>From: rpjday <rpjday at mindspring.com>

> > Let's say I want to include a new module on my kernel. I run "make
> > oldconfig" , I edit the .config file, I uncomment the line "#
> > YOUR_DEVICE_GOES_HERE is not set" and changed it to
> > "YOUR_DEVICE_GOES_HERE=m".

> > Should I recompile the kernel? Or just running "make module && make
> > modules_install" will work?

>i'm not sure if this was already obvious, but you should run
>"make dep" first, at least from everything i've seen.

Yes, I know. And backup .configure + make mrproper is also adviced. This is 
clear. But, again, do I need a new Kernel (bzImage file) + modify LiLo/Grub 
+ Reboot ? Will make modules && make modules_install will just do the trick 
??



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