How should I write a kernel module?

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itsmevjnk
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How should I write a kernel module?

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Hi,
I am developing a kernel with initrd support and I need to write kernel modules that control storage devices. What format should I use for the modules? How should I load them?
Just a procrastinating uni student doing stupid things (or not doing them at all)...

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Re: How should I write a kernel module?

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Basically, it's all up to you.
It's your OS so you get to decide on what format to use. The choice of format (ELF/PE/roll-your-own/....) impacts how you should load them.

See https://wiki.osdev.org/Modular_Kernel, especially the "Forum Threads" section to get an idea on how to implement such a system.
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