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New kernel + compiled drivers

Khannie · 2012-11-30 13:55:47

So I've a minor pain in my face. Every time I get an updated kernel from the ubuntu repositories I need to recompile and reinstall my wifi dongle drivers, removing the default kernel ones (because they don't work). Is there a way to say "on kernel upgrade, do this"?

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30-11-2012 2:55pm

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Khannie

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So I've a minor pain in my face. Every time I get an updated kernel from the ubuntu repositories I need to recompile and reinstall my wifi dongle drivers, removing the default kernel ones (because they don't work).

Is there a way to say "on kernel upgrade, do this"?

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#2 30-11-2012 5:32pm
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DKMS?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Kernel_Module_Support

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#3 03-12-2012 12:32am
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Sounds like just the ticket. Cheers. Knew there had to be something like that.

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#4 03-12-2012 11:50am
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Appears to have worked a treat (I used this guide). I guess I'll find out after the next kernel upgrade.

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#5 03-12-2012 7:53pm
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Nice little read here: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/power/1q04-ler.pdf

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#6 20-12-2012 12:56pm
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First kernel upgrade since I did this. Worked like a charm. Delighted.

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#7 20-12-2012 4:46pm
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Excellent.

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