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Makefile bin_modules should go away

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buildsystem enhancement / improvement initrd
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Description

It is redundant; the individual module files should list which of their outputs are to be installed in the initrd.

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Research direction

Start in the Makefile at bin_modules and inspect the individual module files that define initrd contents. Determine where each module should list its installable outputs, then remove the redundant bin_modules handling. Done means the module files provide the required initrd output lists and the initrd build still completes successfully.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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