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diff --git a/chapter08/kernel.xml b/chapter08/kernel.xml index 9c86edf91..02d587e67 100644 --- a/chapter08/kernel.xml +++ b/chapter08/kernel.xml @@ -22,6 +22,15 @@ can use your current values. If you choose to do this, first run the See the <filename>README</filename> file for more details when to use <userinput>make oldconfig</userinput>).</para> +<para>If you intend to use kernel modules, you will need an +<filename>/etc/modules.conf</filename> file. Information pertaining +to modules and to kernel configuration in general may be found in the +kernel documentation, which is stored stored in +<filename>/usr/src/linux/Documentation</filename>. The modules.conf man +page and the kernel HOWTO at +<ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html"/> may also be of +interest to you.</para> + <para>The following commands are run to build the kernel:</para> <para><screen><userinput>cd /usr/src/linux &&</userinput> |