Author: Ann Davis
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August 22, 2016 1:09 pm
15,849 viewsUsing SLES and the SLE SDK to Build a Kernel Module Package (KMP)
Introduction
As discussed in the previous “SUSE SolidDriver Program” blog, using external kernel modules (kernel modules that were built separately from the kernel) can introduce some reliability and updatability problems. Providing external modules via specially-formatted kernel module packages (KMPs) can reduce these problems. This article will explain how to use SLES 12 […]
Tags: Kernel Module Package (KMP), Kernel Modules, KMP, SLE SDK, SLES 12 SP1, SLES 12 SP1 SDK
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November 4, 2009 11:21 am
41,162 viewsUsing the OpenSUSE Build Service to Create and Distribute Kernel Module Packages
Using the OpenSUSE Build Service to Create and Distribute Kernel Module Packages
1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. What is OBS?
4. Using OBS to Create KMPs
4.1 Code Preparation
4.1.1 Example
4.2 Creating an OBS Project
4.2.1 Example
4.3 Defining Target Distributions
4.3.1 Example
4.4 […]
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June 27, 2008 5:00 pm
9,155 viewsDeveloping Software Products for SUSE Linux: Kernel-space Considerations
By Ann Davis
Note: PDF version attached below.
Contents
Introduction
Scope
Definitions
Module Licensing - GPL vs. non-GPL
Legal Issues
Position Statement
Technical Issues
GPL-only Symbols
Kernel Tainting
Novell Specifics
Source Code Maintenance - In-tree vs. External
In-tree
External
Novell Specifics
Supporting Multiple Kernel Versions
Problem Statement
Types of Kernel Updates
Existing Solutions
Requiring customers […]
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