Richard Sevenich wrote:
>
> Rob Blomquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > At 08:58 PM 6/23/00, you wrote:
> > >In my case, the driver was also compiled for a different kernel version
> > >than that on my system, but the install script forced the insmod and
> > >merely complained - but still installed and worked.
> >
> > Exactly how does one get the OS to pull such an end-run? I would really
> > like to know as I am trying to get on-line from that side first, and the
> > modem drivers are a crux, obviously.
> >
>
> The driver was compiled with modversions, I think. If your kernel does not
> have the MODVERSIONS switch on, the OS cannot do the force insmod
> successfully.
Wrong .You can force-install whatever module you please.
If you're speaking about the Lucent one it won't work with kernels
higher than 2.2.14 anyway .And btw it didn't work with a 2.2.12 compiled
with
MODEVERSION ON .It does with one compiled with OFF.
When you recompile your new kernel you will first need to
> reconfigure. One of the early options in the reconfiguration deals with
> MODVERSIONS.
>
> If you are recompiling your existing kernel, do a
>
> mv /lib/modules/2.2.14 /lib/modules/2.2.14.old
not quite necesarilly since it will overwrite them anyway.Helpfull only
if
you don't recompile the same modules.
> just before the 'make modules_install'
> done as the very last thing. Some HOWTO's miss that.If you're doing a
> kernel new to your machine, this is not a problem.
>
> Do you have enough info on the configuration/recompilation steps?
> I could send you more.
>
> Richard
>
> > Rob
> > ---------
> > Rob Blomquist
> > Kirkland, WA
> >
> >
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