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What is the purpose of the initialization function in a kernel module?
Think about what happens when we load a module.
What is a Makefile used for in building kernel modules?
It tells the compiler what files to build!
What command is used to compile a kernel module?
This command is often used in programming!
True or False: The exit function of a kernel module is called when the module is loaded.
Think about the module's lifecycle!
You have a kernel module that fails to load due to a missing dependency. Describe how you could troubleshoot this issue.
Think about how modules interact with one another.
Write a kernel module that prints 'Hello World' on load, but also manages to handle a signal to clean up properly.
Look back at how we defined functions and think about signal handling.
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