How I can use only the necessary modules/driver for Linux?
 

Hi,

Like title say, how I can use only the necessary modules? I mean, I know what modules/drivers is running Linux using lsmod, lspci -k right? but exist a way when I recompile a linux, tell some how to use only the modules I use right now? and cut the process to select manually?

By the way I am new on recompiling kernel, just use the generic kernel in Slackware, and some little tweaks but that's it :D

So this is how I "do", when I do makeconfig, I just select manually the drivers and stuff, then save the .config.

But when I need to do the same thing again and again is frustrating... :(

What is the good way to do this? (maybe a tutorial?) because I have differents hardware (servers) and some of the server never change. I only want recompile only with the modules used right now.

I use Slackware if it makes a difference...

Thanks in advance,

John

You have two options:
1. Use This will configure the kernel to be compiled with all currently loaded modules.
2. Use This will configure the kernel to be compiled with all currently loaded modules into the kernel (not as modules).

Actually you have plenty of options - those happen to be two of the better ones .... :p

An implication you may have missed (as a new person compiling kernel(s)), is that you'd probably be better off without modules at all, as per 2. above.

Thanks both of you :) the compile time was less but no much...

Have a doubt :D I see a lot of modules when compile, it is normal? I mean if I use "make localyesconfig" should not build a few modules?

Because I see for example a lot of unnecessary modules like radeon, nouveau and others :S and when compiled don't load the mouse (I tested in my workstation). Why? if I use "localyesconfig".

John

[edited] I had not realized haha oops :D

regards,
John