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2. Introducing the kernel
  


Where modules live page 9 of 10


Kernel modules typically live in /lib/modules/x.y.z (where x.y.z is the kernel version with which the modules are compatible); each module has ".o" at the end of its name, which identifies it as a binary file containing machine instructions. As you may guess, each individual module represents a particular component of kernel functionality. One module may provide FAT filesystem support, while another may support a particular ISA ethernet card.


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