Re: Pass modules to Linux kernel without initrd

[Paul Menzel]

Dear Enrico,


Am 08.12.20 um 10:38 schrieb Enrico Weigelt, metux IT consult:
> On 08.12.20 10:24, Paul Menzel wrote:
>
> > Similar to passing firmware and microcode update files to Linux or
> > building these into the Linux kernel image, would it be possible to
> > append the required modules to the Linux kernel image, and Linux would
> > load these?
>
> Indeed, yes it does. Just set the corresponding CONFIG_ symbols to 'y'
> instead of 'm'. If you don't need to dynamically load any modules
> (already have everything you need compiled-in), you can completely
> disable module support via disabling CONFIG_MODULES.

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Thank you. I know this and do it myself. But, the requirement is to use 
the distribution Linux kernel (package). I am sorry for being unclear.


Kind regards,

Paul