module system documentation

[Christian Convey <conveycj@npt.nuwc.navy.mil>]

Hey guys,

Can anyone recommend a good intro to how the OVERALL scheme of modules 
works in 2.6 under Debian Sarge?   I.e., I'm trying to understand:

- the roles and proper use of all of the module-related files under /etc
- the mod-related programs
- how and when modules get automatically loaded
- the relationship (if any) between the module system and udev
- the relationship (if any) between the module system and hotplugging

In general, the combination of (udev, modules, and hotplugging) has me 
pretty confused about how devices work in 2.6(.8)

I haven't found any good documentation that's helped me understand all 
of these things.

Thanks,
Christian