Problem with inserting kernel module

[Paul Howarth]

Ganeriwal Saurabh wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> 
> I compile the module in a separate directory to create a X.ko.
> 
> I am then using the "modprobe" command to insert it as follows:
> 
> modprobe X startup="clear"
> 
> The "startup" flag is a module parameter.

Try installing your module into a directory:

/lib/modules/`uname -r`/extra

(you may need to create this directory)

Then do:

# depmod -a

Then try your modprobe

Paul.