Hi
i am cross compiling modules for kernel 3.6.9 for an arm embedded board
(comes with kernel but no modules).
however, i need a driver for 8188eu, which does not come with this kernel.
i downloaded a new kernel tree with 8188eu driver. it is not 3.6.9 so it
will not insmod if i compile it
Well, first of all you'll need to make sure the module in question
actually works with the kernel version you are trying to build it against.
Kernel APIs do have a tendency to change.
As for technicalities, you may be better off with compiling it out of tree.
1. configure the kernel tree
2. Put