Kevin on the Kororaa Forums asked a question about VirtualBox
and why it needs kernel modules. Just wondering if someone could
give me an idea of what Kernel Modules are and what they do in
relation to Virtual Box? Every time I try to install VB it says
you need “this” or “that” (mostly kernel modules) and I have no
idea where to look, what they are, and what they do, so I am
hoping to learn something. Also, if I get VB to work, and “they”
update the kernel, do I have to add modules again or? Basically
when I install VB, what do I have to install along side it?
Here’s my reply, as it might be useful for anyone running Fedora
(note, this is using the latest package from Oracle, rather than
the pre-compiled OSE in the Fedora repos). So your operating
system is made up of three (main) components: - Physical
hardware (computer bits) - Kernel (software which talks to your
hardware and makes it work, think drivers) - Software (talks to
your kernel to get to your hardware) Your kernel is what makes
your computer wor