Re: Using 2.2.x modules with 2.0.x?

Alexander Viro (viro@math.psu.edu)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 02:41:20 -0500 (EST)


On Mon, 22 Feb 1999, Mike A. Harris wrote:

> Forgive me if this is a completely retarded thought, however...
>
> I'm wondering if it is at all possible to individually compile
> any modules at all from 2.2.x and insmod them into a running
> 2.0.36 kernel?

Could you pass me the stuff you are using?

> I'm wanting to use the fm tuner drivers just to fiddle around a
> bit, and I was too lazy to go try and find 2.0 patches. ;o)
>
> So the question entered my mind. I know that many things have
> changed from 2.0 to 2.2, but I'm assuming that it is possible
> that some modules may survive, and possibly run on older kernels
> depending on one's fiddling abilities. Is there too much sugar
> in my tea?

I don't think that it's sugar. Acid - maybe, but...

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