How do I compile a module in User Mode Linux

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Having a tough time compiling a module for User Mode Linux. I just need a basic way to compile a very basic module in user mode linux and cannot seem to get it to work. I checked out the how-to on sourceforge for UML but had no luck. Anyone have a working example of what it takes?

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