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diff --git a/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-common.xml b/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-common.xml index e5e26bc..532e2e8 100644 --- a/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-common.xml +++ b/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-common.xml @@ -736,12 +736,26 @@ <title>Building Out-of-Tree Modules on the Target</title> <para> + While the traditional Yocto Project development model would be + to include kernel modules as part of the normal build + process, you might find it useful to build modules on the + target. + This could be the case if your target system is capable + and powerful enough to handle the necessary compilation. + Before deciding to build on your target, however, you should + consider the benefits of using a proper cross-development + environment from your build host. + </para> + + <para> If you want to be able to build out-of-tree modules on the target, there are some steps you need to take on the target that is running your SDK image. Briefly, the <filename>kernel-dev</filename> package is installed by default on all - <filename>*.sdk</filename> images. + <filename>*.sdk</filename> images and the + <filename>kernel-devsrc</filename> package is installed + on many of the <filename>*.sdk</filename> images. However, you need to create some scripts prior to attempting to build the out-of-tree modules on the target that is running that image. @@ -759,7 +773,9 @@ Because all SDK image recipes include <filename>dev-pkgs</filename>, the <filename>kernel-dev</filename> packages will be installed - as part of the SDK image. + as part of the SDK image and the + <filename>kernel-devsrc</filename> packages will be installed + as part of applicable SDK images. The SDK uses the scripts when building out-of-tree modules. Once you have switched to that directory and created the |
