On Feb 16, 2006, at 1:18 PM, Jeremy C. Reed wrote:

> 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.

Because / and /usr should be on the same file system :-)

(FLAME AWAY!!!)

-- thorpej