Debian modules question

[Gilles Fourchet]

Hi,

I am using Debian as well.  I definitely recommend a network install.  Go on the Debian web site and download the boot floppy disks.  Once booted, you continue the installation on the net.  If you want a CD install, as far as I know, the only available kernel is 2.x.  That means that, if you want to use iptables (which I recommend), you will have to download the 2.4 image and compile it. If you choose to do so, put as much as you can as a module (the only think that you really need in the kernel is the HD driver of course).  Despite there is no gain in speed (nor any lose actually), I find it easier to manage.

Now, about the modules and iptables.  To have a module loaded at the boot, put in the file /etc/modules.  That's it.  With respect to iptables, you just have to create a script with all the parameters you want and put it in /etc/init.d/.  Then you go in the /etc/rc?.d (? being a number from 1 to 6) and you create the correct link to have iptables started at boot.

I hope my explanations have been clear and help full.

Gilles

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 10:32:23 -0400
waltdnes-SLHPyeZ9y/tg9hUCZPvPmw at public.gmane.org wrote:

>   I'm about to seriously try Debian on my second PC.  I got to the
> installation phase where a whole slew of modules is available for
> compiling into the kernel.  Is it really necessary, or can most modules
> be loaded at boot time?  I'm referring to stuff like network card,
> netfilter/iptables, sound, etc.  Iptables has a huge submenu, with stuff
> that should obviously be included (e.g. LOG, REJECT, etc.).  As long as
> there's no significant negative, I'd prefer module-loading versus
> building stuff into the kernel.  This implies a somewhat longer
> /etc/modules.conf file, plus I'd need some help figuring out the
> modules.conf file first time.
> 
>   If this works, what is the minimal additional stuff I need to build
> into the kernel?  I'm starting the install from CD 5 to get ReiserFS.
> 
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