Re: [PATCH v10 0/2] module: Extend module_blacklist parameter to built-in modules

[Andrew Morton]

On Thu,  3 Sep 2026 14:55:55 -0400 Aaron Tomlin <atomlin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Currently, the "module_blacklist=" command-line parameter only applies to
> loadable modules. If a module is built-in, the parameter is silently
> ignored. This patch series extends the blacklisting functionality to
> built-in modules by intercepting their initialisation routines during early
> boot.

Why?  What are the use-cases and what is the value of this change
to our users?

Important, so please don't skimp on the details.