Kernel module problem

mlangdn · 08-30-2010, 10:28 PM

After building 2.6.35.4, I plugged in a Logitech QuickCam Chat webcam. I tried to modprobe the gspca module for the camera, but it said module not found. I knew I checked off on this as a module so I went looking in /lib/modules/2.6.35.4. I found both that I checked.

Using insmod, it failed to load because of an unknown symbol in both modules. What would cause an unknown symbol?

This isn't a priority, I was just looking to see if this thing could be used. I've had it for two years and decided tonight to give it a go.

slackd · 08-30-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mlangdn

Using insmod, it failed to load because of an unknown symbol in both modules. What would cause an unknown symbol?

It usually happens when linking module with incorrect kernel version. Even though symbol may be present, incorrect version creates a problem.

slackd · 08-30-2010, 10:40 PM

have a look at this thread ->

am not sure how far it applies to Slackware but you could give it a read anyway.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...8-04-a-726587/

mlangdn · 08-30-2010, 11:10 PM

It does give me a starting point. I am going back to the kernel config and see if maybe I left something out. Checking dmesg after trying to insmod a module tells me that something may be missing. I've never used video for linux yet, and usually leave it out of the config. I bet I missed something important.