The function that I am missing (release_firmware) is compiled into lib/lib.a. and shows up in lib.a.flags. But it does not show up in vmlinux binary or the symbol table. I couldn't see that the generic Malta make file has any garbage collection on but I can't see where it is lost. What I get is unresolved symbols when I insmod my driver. Any ideas from the experts? David Kesselring Atmel MMC dkesselr@mmc.atmel.com 919-462-6587