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Old 07-23-2009, 09:37 AM   #1
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How to pass moudule argument to kernel -At start up


Hi,

Can we tell kernel, if we need a module to be loaded upon startup?

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Old 07-23-2009, 09:42 AM   #2
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Hi,

You can pass parameters to the kernel at boot.

If you need to load a module for the kernel then create a initrd but you will need to update your bootloader.

Most distributions provide the means to perform an action via a 'rc.local' but that is after everything else has been done.
 
  


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