[SOLVED] Upgrading kernel: What happens to modules?

littlebigman · 05-26-2011, 07:29 AM

Hello

Suppose I add a module manually, ie. through "make install" instead of using a package manager.

Then, if I upgrade the kernel through the Synaptics package manager, will the module still be loaded when I reboot with the new kernel, or must I re-run "make install" every time I upgrade the kernel?

Thank you.

andrewthomas · 05-26-2011, 07:39 AM

No, the kernel will only load modules in the /lib/modules/(uname -r) directory.
Yes, you have to rebuild the modules every time you upgrade kernel versions.

littlebigman · 05-26-2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks Andrew for the confirmation.

andrewthomas · 05-26-2011, 06:15 PM

Glad to be of help.