Subject: Why are the kernel modules located in /usr?
To: None <tech-kern@netbsd.org>
From: Jeremy C. Reed <reed@reedmedia.net>
List: tech-kern
Date: 02/16/2006 13:18:22
Why are the kernel modules located in /usr? Why does KMODDIR default to 
/usr/lkm?

It seems like /lkm would be better.

Is it a disk space issue?

It may be useful to use /lkm in the event that kernel modules are needed 
before /usr is (or can be) mounted.

I bring this up based on work-arounds needed to use pf kernel module as 
discussed on current-users.

Please carbon-copy me on replies.

 Jeremy C. Reed

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