Hi, I think u missed out some steps in Kernel Compilation Did u give make modules and make modules_install after make bzImage !! only if make modules_install is given u can find the modules in /lib/modules/2.4.xx path !! -Anand > -----Original Message----- > From: kernelnewbies-bounce@nl.linux.org > [mailto:kernelnewbies-bounce@nl.linux.org]On Behalf Of Amith > Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 3:08 PM > To: Newbies > Subject: Problem after re-compiling the kernel. > > > hi all, > > i recompiled the kernel (ver: 2.4.18-3 ) and when i > try to boot up the recompiled kernel, it comes up , but i > cant see any modules loaded, and can see an error mesg > shown below) when the kernel is coming up. > > May 25 13:00:12 amith depmod: Can't open > /lib/modules/2.4.18-3custom/modules.dep for writing > > i dont see a directory named /lib/modules/2.4.18-3custom ? > why is depmod looking there ? > and when i do a lsmod , i dont see any modules loaded :-( ! > i cant ping any machine and the interface "eth0" cannot be activated . > > any help is appreciated. > > cheers, > Amith > > -- > Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. > Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ > FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/ > -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/
