kernel module insertion using insmod on kernel 2.4.20-8, rh 9.0
 

Hi,

I compiled a simple hello world kernel module, and tried to insert it using insmod, I get the following error :

this module was compiled for version 2.4.20 while this kernel version is 2.4.20-8. But I compiled it on the same kernel that I am trying the insmod on.

I looked at /usr/include/linux/version.h, that shows UTS release as "2.4.20" but KERNEL_VERSIOn expands to 2.4.20-8, is this a bug in the rh9.0 2.4.20-8 kernel ? what can i do to overcome this.

thanks
Amit

Use force option with your insmod. It will work