Kernel questions

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Is it possible to compile modules into it?

After some searching i've read reports on the joydev module being the only thing needed for gamepads or joysticks to work, could it be compiled into the android kernel? I've read about something similar being done to Maemo

EXT4 was added to the kernel, could the same thing be done with ntfs-3g?

How about additional drivers for webcams? I have no idea if this is remotely possible I'd like to have some answers on this?^^

I know I should and could find these answers myself but I thought it'd be easier to ask since I don't need the answer right now.

Originally Posted by Tzbob

Is it possible to compile modules into it?

After some searching i've read reports on the joydev module being the only thing needed for gamepads or joysticks to work, could it be compiled into the android kernel? I've read about something similar being done to Maemo

EXT4 was added to the kernel, could the same thing be done with ntfs-3g?

How about additional drivers for webcams? I have no idea if this is remotely possible I'd like to have some answers on this?^^

You can rebuild your own kernel with your own options, either by "embedding" the module into the kernel, or just by building the corresponding .ko file that you will load when needed.

I did it to include ext4+btrfs+reiserfs+nfs+ntfs+cifs+...+/proc/config.gz support, you can do it by following chulri's post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891056

Moved to general, as not rom development