Linked by Amjith Ramanujam on Tue 22nd Jul 2008 15:55 UTC, submitted by LinucksGirl
Linux Linux loadable kernel modules are on of the most important innovations in the Linux kernel. They provide a kernel that is both scalable and dynamic. Discover loadable kernels, the ideas behind them, and learn how these independent objects dynamically become part of the Linux kernel.
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RE[2]: "Innovations"?
by Vanders on Tue 22nd Jul 2008 19:00 UTC in reply to "RE: "Innovations"?"
Vanders
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These days Linux is actually unusual in not having some sort of proper driver API and stable ABI. They have their reasons, even if you don't agree with them.

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