RE: Linux kernel

Discussion in 'Software' started by Senex, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. Senex

    Senex Private E-2

    When it comes to erasing/deleting items, is there any difference between 'modules' and 'statically-linked kernel code'? Also, any easy way to tell one from the other?
     
  2. LordOlives

    LordOlives Private First Class

    I'm not exactly a Linux expert, but my understanding is you can customize and re-compile the modules into the kernel (faster) or you can load/unload modules dynamically (slower).

    I know you can use lsmod to list loaded modules but I don't think this lists anything that was compiled into the kernel.
     
  3. Senex

    Senex Private E-2

    So if I should run across any items that are compiled into the kernel that I absolutely cannot live with, how would I go about finding and erasing it?
     
  4. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Senex, some kernel modules are loaded for the ease of the masses.
    What flavor of Linux do you have installed? (Mandriva, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora)
     

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