FreeBSD 10: linux_base-f10-10_7 linuxulator is not (kld) loaded error

On the other day, I was trying to install Adobe Flash plugin support for opera by following the FreeBSD handbook. It says:

To install Adobe® Flash® plugin support, first compile the www/linux-f10-flashplugin11 port, as a package is not available due to licensing restrictions. Then install either the www/opera-linuxplugins port or package. This example compiles both applications from ports: # cd /usr/ports/www/linux-f10-flashplugin11 # make install clean # cd /usr/ports/www/opera-linuxplugins # make install clean

So I followed above example and typed make install clean for linux-f10-flashplugin11. Then I got below error: ... Linux_base-f10-10_7 linuxulator is not (kld)loaded. *** [install] Error code 1...

Huh? Being a FreeBSD novice, I got a bit confused because this chapter (7.2.2. Opera) in the handbook didn't mention anything about loading linux kernel module.

But a little googling came to rescue!

Apparently, I needed to load the linux.ko module before installing those ports (found out in chapter 11.2. Configuring Linux® Binary Compatibility):

To load the linux.ko module: # kldload linux

To verify: # kldstat Id Refs Address Size Name 1 11 0xffffffff80200000 15f0310 kernel 2 1 0xffffffff817f1000 20400 geom_eli.ko 3 2 0xffffffff81812000 34ed0 crypto.ko 4 1 0xffffffff81a12000 432d4 linux.ko

After this, compiling for linux-f10-flashplugin11 and opera-linuxplugins went smoothly.

Disclaimer:
The information in this site is the result of my researches in the Internet and of my experiences. It is solely used for my purpose and may not be suitable for others. I will NOT take any responsibility of end result after following these steps (although I will try to help if you send me your questions/problems).

That's all!
-gibb

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