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Randy Barlow <randy@electronsweatshop.com> skribis:
> Gentoo also has the module-rebuild utility to help you find the package=
s
> that you might need to rebuild when you are switching kernel versions.

I think it boils down to:

1. Always update the symlink.
2. Don=E2=80=99t clean up after building your kernel.
3. Only after (1) and (2) rebuild the modules.

I=E2=80=99ve forgotten (1) on occasion.