Suppose I need to find out if a particular kernel option was selected when the kernel was compiled?
I seem to remember that, in the deep, dark, past, there was a file called CONFIG.GZ that was the kernel config (compressed, of course) and that you could browse that file.
But I can't seem to find that file now.
How to tell what the kernel config is?
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Re: How to tell what the kernel config is?
sudo modprobe configs
Then you will be able to see the /proc/config.gz "file"
Then you will be able to see the /proc/config.gz "file"
Re: How to tell what the kernel config is?
OK - that sounds right.
What exactly does the "modprobe" thingy do? Why is it necessary?
What exactly does the "modprobe" thingy do? Why is it necessary?
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Re: How to tell what the kernel config is?
man modprobe
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Re: How to tell what the kernel config is?
Modprobe loads additional kernel feature and drivers. In this case the config isn't included by default as it takes up extra memory.