How do I keep my ALSA and NVDriver modules when compiling?

BradB

Hi there, I've been around Linux for a while - but don't compile my kernel much. However, I'm having problems with my USB & I get the feeling that I'm in for many compiles to get it fixed. I compile with

make dep && make clean bzImage modules modules_install

Which has the side effect of removing my nVidia and ALSA drivers

What should I do to let my drivers (which are modules) survive a kernel re-compile?

Cheers
Brad

mrchuckles · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2002 1:41 am Post subject:

You really should recompile these drivers after a new kernel to avoid any symbol errors. Just compile and install your new kernel, restart, then re-emerge alsa-drivers and nvidia-kernel. Works for me.

pjp · Administrator Joined: 16 Apr 2002 Posts: 20067

My understanding is that the drivers rely on the kernel at compile time. I don't believe there is another way.
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MacMasta · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2002 6:27 am Post subject:

Somebody, (and by "somebody" I mean "I think it was delta407") wrote an init script that checks for a new kernel and re-compiles vmware, nvidia, and alsa modules if needed.

Might want to get ahold of him...

~Mac~

delta407 · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2002 8:39 pm Post subject:

BradB · Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2002 9:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys - you're better than a support hotline!

Brad