Re: RFC: Testing for kernel features in external modules

[Patrick McFarland <diablod3@gmail.com>]

On Thu, 24 Jun 2004 22:30:43 +0200, Sam Ravnborg <sam@ravnborg.org> wrote:
> 
> The last couple of kbuild patches has put attention to testing for
> features in the kernel so an external modules can stay compatible
> with a broad range of kernels.
> Since vendors backport patches then testing for the kernel version is not
> an option, so other means are reqired.
> 
> Two approaches are in widespread use:
> a) grep kernel headers
> b) Try to compile a small .c file (nvidia is a good example)

Why can't you check the .config file to see if features are enabled?

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