can i compile just one kernel module whithout recompiling the whole kernel?
 

so can i compile just one kernel module whithout recompiling the whole kernel? last time i compiled the kernel i forgot to add the appletalk module(witch i need), is there any way i can compile just that one module without recompiling the whole kernel

short answer:
no.

Longer answer:
If you have enabled a section of the kernel config, say sound, and you already have some drivers in there but want to add another one, you MAY be able to get away with just
make modules
make modules_install

But I don't know about appletalk. Best to just recompile.

--Rounan

all well, guess i'm recompiling

if you don't do things like make mrproper or make clean, the recompile will probably skip those things that have already been compiled the last time around even if you do make bzImage and make modules.