[CentOS] Compiling modules in kernel source but not included in distro.

Sun Aug 24 16:11:01 UTC 2014
Akemi Yagi <amyagi at gmail.com>

On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 8:22 AM, Andrew Stringer
<centos at rainsbrook.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi, I've been trying to compile some kernel modules for centos 6.5,
> specifically fore_200e atm driver (although I also have hardware to try
> nicstar
> and he ). This module is not included in the centos kernel or modules but
> is included in the stock kernel source.

I can give you a very easy solution. Install the CentOSPlus kernel.
The ATM fore_200e driver is enabled in this kernel.

If you prefer using kernel module, then file a request with ELRepo (
http://elrepo.org ).

If you still wish to learn how to build a kernel module, we can help you.

Akemi