Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 23rd Sep 2007 13:42 UTC
Linux users want two things for their hardware: drivers; and easy access to those drivers. The first is finally happening; and now, thanks to a Dell Linux project called DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), the other is on its way. Dell and Linux distributors have been working on DKMS for about five years now. Its purpose is to create a framework where kernel-dependent module source can reside, so that it is very easy to rebuild modules. In turn, this enables Linux distributors and driver developers to create driver drops without having to wait for new kernel releases. For users, all this makes it easier to get up-to-the-minute drivers without hand compiling device drivers.
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Member since:2005-06-29
This makes it really easy to install modules for a new kernel, since you don't have to manually recompile/reinstall them for the new kernel. Thats done automatically the next time you reboot. 
Updated drivers have been found for your hardware. Reboot?
[ Now ] [ Yes ] [ OK ]
I can't wait. 
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2006-06-18
Been using dmks modules (binary nvidia and ipw3945) since fedora 7 came out (with the freshrpms.net repository).
This makes it really easy to install modules for a new kernel, since you don't have to manually recompile/reinstall them for the new kernel. Thats done automatically the next time you reboot.