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#1 2008-11-19 02:39:51
- Gauvenator
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Kernel Update and Alsa from source
I compiled alsa from source so I could use the Virtuoso driver, but everytime I update the kernel I have to reinstall it from source otherwise the modules will not load. Is there a way to do this without rebooting without those modules in the modules array? It's kindof a nuisance to have to edit and reedit the rc.conf, and reinstall alsa from source each time.
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#2 2008-11-19 02:47:40
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Re: Kernel Update and Alsa from source
rmmod and modprobe? It wouldn't do anything about the reinstallation, though.
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#3 2008-11-19 02:48:27
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Re: Kernel Update and Alsa from source
rmmod and modprobe? It wouldn't do anything about the reinstallation, though.
Will that work with the new kernel right after its been installed without a reboot?
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#4 2008-11-19 03:03:08
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Re: Kernel Update and Alsa from source
I'm pretty sure the new kernel isn't actually used until you've rebooted. You'd have to ask someone more knowledgable than me about that, though.
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#5 2008-11-19 11:18:52
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Re: Kernel Update and Alsa from source
Every time you upgrade the kernel, of course you need to recompile any "external" kernel modules, e.g. your custom ALSA.
There is no need to reboot before recompiling ALSA, though. The steps are:
Upgrade kernel
Recompile ALSA for the new kernel
Reboot into the new kernel which uses your custom ALSA.
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