Re: curious about /boot/module-info file

[Keith Morse <kgmorse mpcu com>]

On Wed, 1 Jan 2003, Jack Bowling wrote:

> ** Reply to message from "Robert P. J. Day" <rpjday mindspring com> on Wed, 01 Jan 2003 07:55:29 -0500 (EST)
> 
> 
> > can anyone provide a pointer to an explanation for the
> > /boot/module-info... file that comes with the pre-built
> > RH kernel RPM?  where does this file come from?  what is
> > its function, and what will happen if i remove it?
> > 
> >   is there another one generated when i build a new kernel?
> > (doesn't seem to be.)  would i ever need to change it?
> > 
> >   any pointers appreciated.
> 
> It is RH-specific and will not be built if you roll your own kernel. Only needed by RH kernels.
> 
> jb
> 


I also seem to recall that this topic was discussed on this list in the 
last year or so.  Something to the effect that the file was needed only 
for the installer.  I think Joanne (SWMBO) was involved in that thread.