Why somethings work only as modules but not in-kernel?

oai79 · n00b Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Posts: 55

Just wondering why so many posts in the forums stated (when making kernel) something only work as modules and not when compiled in kernel.

USB seems to be one of them. Also alsa, another.

Correct me if I am wrong.

TheCoop · Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 12:46 pm Post subject:

ive got usb working perfectly well compiled in, and alsa source is seperate modules
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pilla · Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 7:55 pm Post subject:

I guess that's because some programs rely on the modules, like hotplug.

But I haven't had problems with PCMCIA and USB compiled in my kernel.