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Re: 2 make a device driver without recompile the kernel
by tty on Fri 20th Dec 2002 18:21 UTC

> Another poorly done troll!

hehe, hard to find a linux board without trolls
all over it 8-))))

>You can write drivers without a kernel recompile...it's >called a module.

I used to make a living in writing this "module"s, so..
My point is that without the whole kernel src
and using only kernel headers, it is hard to
do a driver.

> Also, you don't need gcc to run the OS.

What about package with only src code ?

> With redhat and mandrake, debian and many others you can > install software with the mouse, no need for keyboard commands.

What if I choose mwm as my window manager ?
do I get icons/shortcuts with only mouse clicks ?

> Where are your complaints?

why do you think I have complaints ?
I enjoy linux, as much as I enjoy windows,
I simply pick the better part of both worlds.