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DLT

Member

Registered: 2013-12-31

Posts: 5

Kernel Modules

Hi I want to install the sony laptop module in my kernel, I think I'm right that its not on the disc iso, I can't find it. Is it poss to clone my kernel and config as it is and then add the module, or can I add it without recompiling, some pointers as to how to do either would be good! I have already made some changes that I don't what to have to redo.

Thanks Dave.

mojo

Administrator

Registered: 2011-03-29

Posts: 2,174

Re: Kernel Modules

Learn how to use the package manager to see if the file you want is already available in a package.

For example:

First recharge the package managers database to sync it with the repo.

[c]# tazpkg recharge[/c]

Now search for the module filename.

[c]# tazpkg search-pkgname sony-laptop.ko[/c]

The output will tell you which package contains the file.

Install the package.

[c]# tazpkg get-install <pkg name from search result>[/c]

You can also find the same information here for any version of slitaz: http://pkgs.slitaz.org

Choose File from dropdown on left.

Choose the slitaz version on right.

Make sure kernel version is the same as your running version.

DLT

Member

Registered: 2013-12-31

Posts: 5

Re: Kernel Modules

I new there had to be an easier way! Thanks