checking path to file

xwishmasterx · 11-14-2010, 05:17 PM

hello

I am trying to load a driver (xxx.ko) and uncertain if the path given is correct.

I do not have any direct access to my linux device, so I need a small script that will create a text file telling me if the file was found or not.

Is this simply? I am a complete linux-illiterate.

david1941 · 11-14-2010, 05:29 PM

Code:

 [ -f /path-to-driver/xxx.ko ] && touch /path-to-telltalefile/telltale

creates a tell-tale file to indicate the driver file does exist

xwishmasterx · 11-14-2010, 05:32 PM

thanks for such a quick reply.

Now, what type of file do I create with this command? I mean how do I make sure this command is run?

I have to put the file on a flash stick so my device will read it on boot.

Do you need more info?

david1941 · 11-14-2010, 05:42 PM

It will create an empty file at whatever you put in the the /path-to-telltalefile/telltale. It could possibly be in a ftp directory that you can read remotely.

david1941 · 11-14-2010, 05:46 PM

If you want it to say something, you could replace the touch command with: echo "yes, it is there" >> /path-to-telltalefile/telltale

xwishmasterx · 11-14-2010, 05:51 PM

hmmm

I guess my idea wasn't as good as planned...

My problem is, I need to load the driver which are at the root of my flash stick, but I am unsure of the path.

Using the telltale, I cannot choose the path as I do not know where it will end up :/

Been trying to get this working for days...lol

Is there a way to have a file telling me its own path?

david1941 · 11-14-2010, 05:54 PM

That'a a different question than I thought.. You'll have to see if someone else answers, sorry.