> >Unloading modules is very unsafe. If you take a look at the 2.6 series > >kernels, allowing module unloading is an option (and is off by default).
> I can honestly say that i've never had a problem. Either the module is > in use, so rmmod fails, or it isn't, in which case the machine has > always been fine. Yes, I have to admit finding the idea that unloading an unused module causes trouble a bit amusing ;) I've done it plenty of times, and the only time modules have caused me trouble is when I loaded something, especially when using --force. I would not consider building a monolithic kernel. Modules are just far too convenient. Imagine your network card dies, and the spare you have has a different chip - you'll be cursing for the rest of the day. Many problems can be fixed by reloading modules, including security upgrades. It was considered more secure to have no modules, until someone figured out how to load modules anyway (or something like that). What real advantages does a monolithic kernel have? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
