What is the minimum requirement to compile Kernel modules

Question

I want to compile a Kernel module.

What is the minimal set of packages that I need to download to succeed?

Cheers,

Stefan

karthick87 · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-17 19:55:57Z

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You need build-essential and kernel headers.

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential

answered Dec 17 '10 at 19:55

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Nathan Osman · Answer 2 · 2011-10-31 05:16:04Z

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At a minimum, you will need gcc and the kernel headers (linux-libc-dev ).

edited Oct 31 '11 at 5:16

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answered Dec 17 '10 at 19:48

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