Re: kernel internal built in module loading order

[Michael Ruan]

> Hi,
> Does the kernel load internal built in modules (obj-y) in a certain
> order, or in a random order? Does the kernel internal module loading
> based on a configuration file?
> I am running an ARM system, is there a way to delay the Ethernet module
> loading until some other internal modules are loaded?
> Thank you.

Yes, it follows some rules.

Please refer to the "3.2 Built-in object goals - obj-y" section of your
kernel_source_root/Documentation/kbuild/makefiles.txt

Michael
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