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Old 03-16-2010, 07:19 AM   #1
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Smile Kernel Module


Hello everyone,
I am writing a very simple kernel module that is available on the net.
But while compiling it I am getting the error for include files.

Can anyone please tell me what is the procedure for include files for kernel modules.

It would be really helpful if I get an example or a link I can get to learn about include files and kernel module programming starting from basics.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 07:21 AM   #2
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Well what is the exact error? What is your code? What does the module do? What are the lines that are erroring? What command are you using to compile? How much do you already understand about kernel development?
 
Old 03-16-2010, 07:37 AM   #3
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rtlab;
I'm guessing that you are referring to C statements such as:
#include "stdio.h"

Are you already familiar with C programming? If not, I would not try to learn C by writing kernel modules.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 07:53 AM   #4
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I know C programming by the way.
The Module I got only have printk in the init_module() and that in cleanup_module().
as i said i got it from the net.

It has a include file named uaccess.h
It is not getting this file.
I dont know where exactly the kernel module needs its include files.
Is there any specific location.

I am compiling it using gcc.
and then using a Makefile for making a .ko .
Which I suppose then will be inserted as a module using "insmod"
and removed using "rmmod"

If there is any other way to do it please tell me.

I am reading Linux Kernel Module Programming .pdf O'reilly 2nd edition.

Last edited by rtlab; 03-16-2010 at 07:55 AM.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 07:55 AM   #5
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I think there is more than one module on the net, like three or four, so perhaps you could link us? Paste it in?

Does uaccess.h exist on your machine? Can we see your Makefile?
 
Old 03-16-2010, 08:04 AM   #6
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the code looks something like this
I dont know why it requires that uaccess.h

#include <linux/module.h>
#include <linux/kernel.h>
#include <linux/uaccess.h>

int init_module(void)
{
printk(KERN_INFO "init_module() called\n");
return 0;
}

void cleanup_module(void)
{
printk(KERN_INFO "cleanup_module() called\n");
}

I tried to locate uaccess.h but not in linux named folder
currently i dont hvae that machine with me so I can not tell you all the details surely



Makefile looks like this

obj-m += hello.o

all:
make -C /lib/modules/$(shell uname -r)/build M=$(PWD) modules

clean:
make -C /lib/modules/$(shell uname -r)/build M=$(PWD) clean
 
Old 03-16-2010, 08:05 AM   #7
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What distro are you using? Have you got the kernel headers installed?
 
Old 03-16-2010, 08:11 AM   #8
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I am using Red Hat Enterprise 4.
I am new to this. Pardon me but,
what is Kernel headers?
 
Old 03-16-2010, 08:30 AM   #9
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How do I see for the Kernel Headers
 
Old 03-16-2010, 08:34 AM   #10
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I've never used Red Hat, but you should be able to search for and install them via your package manager. Look for "linux kernel headers", they're the include files needed for building modules.
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rtlab View Post
I am using Red Hat Enterprise 4.
I am new to this. Pardon me but,
what is Kernel headers?
Almost any C program relies on information stored in header files (xxx.h). If the program is going to interface with the Linux kernel, then it needs the header files that were used to compile the particular version of the kernel in use. (These are the "kernel headers")

If you install the full source code for the kernel, you will get the headers automatically. Or--you can typically install only the headers.

I have the kernel headers on my system, but their is no "uaccess.h"----BUT: This Google search suggests strongly that "uaccess" has nothing to do with the kernel:
http://www.google.com/search?q=uacce...ient=firefox-a

Please tell us if what you are doing is related to anything in that google search.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 11:27 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by pixellany View Post
I have the kernel headers on my system, but their is no "uaccess.h"----BUT: This Google search suggests strongly that "uaccess" has nothing to do with the kernel:
That might be something to look into:
Code:
root@jcmain:~# locate uaccess.h|head -15
/usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vmblock-only/include/compat_uaccess.h
/usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vmmon-only/include/compat_uaccess.h
/usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vmnet-only/compat_uaccess.h
/usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vsock-only/include/compat_uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/alpha/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/arm/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/avr32/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/blackfin/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/cris/include/arch-v10/arch/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/cris/include/arch-v32/arch/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/cris/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/frv/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/h8300/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/ia64/include/asm/uaccess.h
/usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/m32r/include/asm/uaccess.h
And so:
Code:
root@jcmain:~# head -6 /usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/include/linux/uaccess.h 
#ifndef __LINUX_UACCESS_H__
#define __LINUX_UACCESS_H__

#include <linux/preempt.h>
#include <asm/uaccess.h>
Which then leads to:

Code:
root@jcmain:~# head -6 /usr/src/linux-2.6.30-custom/arch/x86/include/asm/uaccess.h 
#ifndef _ASM_X86_UACCESS_H
#define _ASM_X86_UACCESS_H
/*
 * User space memory access functions
 */
#include <linux/errno.h>
If thats any good.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 01:36 PM   #13
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Noted...

You have now exceeded my knowledge and understanding.....
"uaccess.h" does not exist on my system---I don't know if that is related to the fact that I have the kernel headers, but not the sources.
 
Old 03-16-2010, 01:58 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by jamescondron View Post
I think there is more than one module on the net, like three or four, so perhaps you could link us? Paste it in?
This bears repeating. Can you please give a link to where you're getting this module so that there is at least some context to what you are trying to accomplish.
 
  


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