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

Mike A. Harris (mharris@ican.net)
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 03:13:44 -0500 (EST)


On Mon, 22 Feb 1999, Alexander Viro 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?

Zoltrix radio tuner card.

>> 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...

Sorry, no drugs here... lots of sugar and tea though. ;o)

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