> There has to be an ABI in order for loadable kernel modules to exist Given a particular install, yes, but it will change independent of kernel version based

> There has to be an ABI in order for loadable kernel modules to exist Given a particular install, yes, but it will change independent of kernel version based on e.g. build flags and even conceivably compiler chosen, etc. > it's stable enough that the likes of Nvidia can write installers for their proprietary drivers that recompile a bit of interface glue between kernel and blob Well...they certainly can. It also can infuriate me beyond all reason...