7.5 - Compile the Kernel Module
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What is the purpose of a Makefile?
💡 Hint: Think about automation and script files.
What command do you run to start the compilation of kernel modules?
💡 Hint: It's a common command used for building projects.
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What is the command to compile the kernel module?
💡 Hint: It's a simple, common command in many programming contexts.
True or False: The 'obj-m' directive is used to compile user-level applications.
💡 Hint: Think about what context 'obj-m' is relevant to.
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You have multiple source files in your project: sensor.c, utils.c, and config.c. Modify the Makefile to properly compile these into a kernel module.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would add more than one module.
Your kernel module compiled successfully, but you face a runtime issue. Outline steps to troubleshoot and fix the problems.
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of kernel logs in diagnosing issues.
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