diff --git a/arch/blackfin/Kconfig b/arch/blackfin/Kconfig
index 3640cdc..bc9ce89 100644
--- a/arch/blackfin/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/blackfin/Kconfig
@@ -872,7 +872,7 @@
 	  are unsure, say N.
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the module
-	  will be called gptimers.ko.
+	  will be called gptimers.
 
 choice
 	prompt "Uncached DMA region"
diff --git a/drivers/block/Kconfig b/drivers/block/Kconfig
index f42fa50..1b98cc5 100644
--- a/drivers/block/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/block/Kconfig
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 	  with up to 1 GB of data. This drive will also read standard CD ROM
 	  disks. Select this option to access any disks in your GD ROM drive.
 	  Most users will want to say "Y" here.
-	  You can also build this as a module which will be called gdrom.ko
+	  You can also build this as a module which will be called gdrom.
 
 source "drivers/block/paride/Kconfig"
 
diff --git a/drivers/char/Kconfig b/drivers/char/Kconfig
index 02ecfd5..067e9dc 100644
--- a/drivers/char/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/char/Kconfig
@@ -692,7 +692,7 @@
 	  this driver.
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the
-	  module will be called hvcs.ko.  Additionally, this module
+	  module will be called hvcs.  Additionally, this module
 	  will depend on arch specific APIs exported from hvcserver.ko
 	  which will also be compiled when this driver is built as a
 	  module.
diff --git a/drivers/connector/Kconfig b/drivers/connector/Kconfig
index 100bfd42..6e6730f 100644
--- a/drivers/connector/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/connector/Kconfig
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 	  of the netlink socket protocol.
 
 	  Connector support can also be built as a module.  If so, the module
-	  will be called cn.ko.
+	  will be called cn.
 
 if CONNECTOR
 
diff --git a/drivers/crypto/Kconfig b/drivers/crypto/Kconfig
index 01afd75..3e72a6a 100644
--- a/drivers/crypto/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/crypto/Kconfig
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	  Available in VIA C3 and newer CPUs.
 
 	  If unsure say M. The compiled module will be
-	  called padlock-aes.ko
+	  called padlock-aes.
 
 config CRYPTO_DEV_PADLOCK_SHA
 	tristate "PadLock driver for SHA1 and SHA256 algorithms"
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	  Available in VIA C7 and newer processors.
 
 	  If unsure say M. The compiled module will be
-	  called padlock-sha.ko
+	  called padlock-sha.
 
 config CRYPTO_DEV_GEODE
 	tristate "Support for the Geode LX AES engine"
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 	bool "Monolithic zcrypt module"
 	depends on ZCRYPT="m"
 	help
-	  Select this option if you want to have a single module z90crypt.ko
+	  Select this option if you want to have a single module z90crypt,
 	  that contains all parts of the crypto device driver (ap bus,
 	  request router and all the card drivers).
 
diff --git a/drivers/ide/Kconfig b/drivers/ide/Kconfig
index cf06494..9a5d0aa 100644
--- a/drivers/ide/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/ide/Kconfig
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 	  SMART parameters from disk drives.
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the
-	  module will be called ide-core.ko.
+	  module will be called ide-core.
 
 	  For further information, please read <file:Documentation/ide/ide.txt>.
 
diff --git a/drivers/media/dvb/dvb-usb/Kconfig b/drivers/media/dvb/dvb-usb/Kconfig
index 60955a7..1bb66e1 100644
--- a/drivers/media/dvb/dvb-usb/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/media/dvb/dvb-usb/Kconfig
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 	help
 	  Say Y here to support the Pinnacle 400e DVB-S USB2.0 receiver. The
 	  firmware protocol used by this module is similar to the one used by the
-	  old ttusb-driver - that's why the module is called dvb-usb-ttusb2.ko.
+	  old ttusb-driver - that's why the module is called dvb-usb-ttusb2.
 
 config DVB_USB_DTT200U
 	tristate "WideView WT-200U and WT-220U (pen) DVB-T USB2.0 support (Yakumo/Hama/Typhoon/Yuan)"
diff --git a/drivers/mtd/devices/Kconfig b/drivers/mtd/devices/Kconfig
index 6fde0a2..325fab92 100644
--- a/drivers/mtd/devices/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/mtd/devices/Kconfig
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 	  If you want to compile this driver as a module ( = code which can be
 	  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
 	  say M here and read <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.
-	  The module will be called ms02-nv.ko.
+	  The module will be called ms02-nv.
 
 config MTD_DATAFLASH
 	tristate "Support for AT45xxx DataFlash"
diff --git a/drivers/mtd/nand/Kconfig b/drivers/mtd/nand/Kconfig
index 890936d..f327689 100644
--- a/drivers/mtd/nand/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/mtd/nand/Kconfig
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@
 	help
           This enables the driver for the NAND flash device found on the
           Basler eXcite Smart Camera. If built as a module, the driver
-          will be named "excite_nandflash.ko".
+          will be named excite_nandflash.
 
 config MTD_NAND_CAFE
 	tristate "NAND support for OLPC CAFÉ chip"
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@
 	  controller is enabled for NAND, and currently requires that
 	  the controller be in MMIO mode.
 
-	  If you say "m", the module will be called "cs553x_nand.ko".
+	  If you say "m", the module will be called cs553x_nand.
 
 config MTD_NAND_ATMEL
 	tristate "Support for NAND Flash / SmartMedia on AT91 and AVR32"
diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index 214a92d..b4683ce5 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -1880,7 +1880,7 @@
 	---help---
 	  This option enables support for the MPC5200's on-chip
 	  Fast Ethernet Controller
-	  If compiled as module, it will be called 'fec_mpc52xx.ko'.
+	  If compiled as module, it will be called fec_mpc52xx.
 
 config FEC_MPC52xx_MDIO
 	bool "MPC52xx FEC MDIO bus driver"
@@ -1892,7 +1892,7 @@
 	  (Motorola? industry standard).
 	  If your board uses an external PHY connected to FEC, enable this.
 	  If not sure, enable.
-	  If compiled as module, it will be called 'fec_mpc52xx_phy.ko'.
+	  If compiled as module, it will be called fec_mpc52xx_phy.
 
 config NE_H8300
 	tristate "NE2000 compatible support for H8/300"
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/Kconfig b/drivers/net/wireless/Kconfig
index 3d94e7d..3359497 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/Kconfig
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@
 	  If you want to compile the driver as a module ( = code which can be
 	  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
 	  say M here and read <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.
-	  The module will be called prism54.ko.
+	  The module will be called prism54.
 
 config USB_ZD1201
 	tristate "USB ZD1201 based Wireless device support"
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/hostap/Kconfig b/drivers/net/wireless/hostap/Kconfig
index 932d207..c15db22 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/hostap/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/hostap/Kconfig
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	PLX/PCI/CS version of the driver to actually use the driver.
 
 	The driver can be compiled as a module and it will be called
-	"hostap.ko".
+	hostap.
 
 config HOSTAP_FIRMWARE
 	bool "Support downloading firmware images with Host AP driver"
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	driver.
 
 	The driver can be compiled as a module and will be named
-	"hostap_plx.ko".
+	hostap_plx.
 
 config HOSTAP_PCI
 	tristate "Host AP driver for Prism2.5 PCI adaptors"
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
 	driver.
 
 	The driver can be compiled as a module and will be named
-	"hostap_pci.ko".
+	hostap_pci.
 
 config HOSTAP_CS
 	tristate "Host AP driver for Prism2/2.5/3 PC Cards"
@@ -94,4 +94,4 @@
 	driver.
 
 	The driver can be compiled as a module and will be named
-	"hostap_cs.ko".
+	hostap_cs.
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/Kconfig b/drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/Kconfig
index 8304f64..7361623 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/Kconfig
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	  If you want to compile the driver as a module ( = code which can be
 	  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
 	  say M here and read <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.  The
-	  module will be called iwlagn.ko.
+	  module will be called iwlagn.
 
 
 config IWL4965
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	  If you want to compile the driver as a module ( = code which can be
 	  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
 	  say M here and read <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.  The
-	  module will be called iwl3945.ko.
+	  module will be called iwl3945.
 
 config IWL3945_SPECTRUM_MEASUREMENT
 	bool "Enable Spectrum Measurement in iwl3945 driver"
diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/rt2x00/Kconfig b/drivers/net/wireless/rt2x00/Kconfig
index bfc5d9c..1ae11c7 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/rt2x00/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/rt2x00/Kconfig
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@
 
 	  When building one of the individual drivers, the rt2x00 library
 	  will also be created. That library (when the driver is built as
-	  a module) will be called "rt2x00lib.ko".
+	  a module) will be called rt2x00lib.
 
 	  Additionally PCI and USB libraries will also be build depending
 	  on the types of drivers being selected, these libraries will be
-	  called "rt2x00pci.ko" and "rt2x00usb.ko".
+	  called rt2x00pci and rt2x00usb.
 
 if RT2X00
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	  This adds support for rt2400 wireless chipset family.
 	  Supported chips: RT2460.
 
-	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called "rt2400pci.ko".
+	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called rt2400pci.
 
 config RT2500PCI
 	tristate "Ralink rt2500 (PCI/PCMCIA) support"
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	  This adds support for rt2500 wireless chipset family.
 	  Supported chips: RT2560.
 
-	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called "rt2500pci.ko".
+	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called rt2500pci.
 
 config RT61PCI
 	tristate "Ralink rt2501/rt61 (PCI/PCMCIA) support"
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 	  This adds support for rt2501 wireless chipset family.
 	  Supported chips: RT2561, RT2561S & RT2661.
 
-	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called "rt61pci.ko".
+	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called rt61pci.
 
 config RT2500USB
 	tristate "Ralink rt2500 (USB) support"
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	  This adds support for rt2500 wireless chipset family.
 	  Supported chips: RT2571 & RT2572.
 
-	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called "rt2500usb.ko".
+	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called rt2500usb.
 
 config RT73USB
 	tristate "Ralink rt2501/rt73 (USB) support"
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
 	  This adds support for rt2501 wireless chipset family.
 	  Supported chips: RT2571W, RT2573 & RT2671.
 
-	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called "rt73usb.ko".
+	  When compiled as a module, this driver will be called rt73usb.
 
 config RT2X00_LIB_PCI
 	tristate
diff --git a/drivers/s390/net/Kconfig b/drivers/s390/net/Kconfig
index a7745c8..cb909a5 100644
--- a/drivers/s390/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/s390/net/Kconfig
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	   Select this option if you want to use LCS networking on IBM System z.
 	   This device driver supports Token Ring (IEEE 802.5),
 	   FDDI (IEEE 802.7) and Ethernet.
-	   To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is lcs.ko.
+	   To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is lcs.
 	   If you do not know what it is, it's safe to choose Y.
 
 config CTCM
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	  It also supports virtual CTCs when running under VM.
 	  This driver also supports channel-to-channel MPC SNA devices.
 	  MPC is an SNA protocol device used by Communication Server for Linux.
-	  To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is ctcm.ko.
+	  To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is ctcm.
 	  To compile into the kernel, choose Y.
 	  If you do not need any channel-to-channel connection, choose N.
 
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	  link between VM guests. Using ifconfig a point-to-point connection
 	  can be established to the Linux on IBM System z
 	  running on the other VM guest. To compile as a module, choose M.
-	  The module name is netiucv.ko. If unsure, choose Y.
+	  The module name is netiucv. If unsure, choose Y.
 
 config SMSGIUCV
 	tristate "IUCV special message support (VM only)"
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 	  This driver supports channel attached CLAW devices.
 	  CLAW is Common Link Access for Workstation.  Common devices
           that use CLAW are RS/6000s, Cisco Routers (CIP) and 3172 devices.
-	  To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is claw.ko.
+	  To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is claw.
 	  To compile into the kernel, choose Y.
 
 config QETH
@@ -65,14 +65,14 @@
 	  <http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/linux390>
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M.
-	  The module name is qeth.ko.
+	  The module name is qeth.
 
 config QETH_L2
         tristate "qeth layer 2 device support"
         depends on QETH
         help
           Select this option to be able to run qeth devices in layer 2 mode.
-          To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is qeth_l2.ko.
+          To compile as a module, choose M. The module name is qeth_l2.
           If unsure, choose y.
 
 config QETH_L3
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
         depends on QETH
         help
           Select this option to be able to run qeth devices in layer 3 mode.
-          To compile as a module choose M. The module name is qeth_l3.ko.
+          To compile as a module choose M. The module name is qeth_l3.
           If unsure, choose Y.
 
 config QETH_IPV6
diff --git a/drivers/serial/Kconfig b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
index 641e800..1132c5c 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
@@ -861,7 +861,7 @@
 	  Say Y here if you want to use the Xilinx uartlite serial controller.
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the
-	  module will be called uartlite.ko.
+	  module will be called uartlite.
 
 config SERIAL_UARTLITE_CONSOLE
 	bool "Support for console on Xilinx uartlite serial port"
diff --git a/drivers/w1/Kconfig b/drivers/w1/Kconfig
index 9adbb4f..fd2c7bd 100644
--- a/drivers/w1/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/w1/Kconfig
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	  If you want W1 support, you should say Y here.
 
 	  This W1 support can also be built as a module.  If so, the module
-	  will be called wire.ko.
+	  will be called wire.
 
 if W1
 
diff --git a/drivers/w1/masters/Kconfig b/drivers/w1/masters/Kconfig
index 96d2f8e..3195fb8 100644
--- a/drivers/w1/masters/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/w1/masters/Kconfig
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	  using Matrox's G400 GPIO pins.
 
 	  This support is also available as a module.  If so, the module
-	  will be called matrox_w1.ko.
+	  will be called matrox_w1.
 
 config W1_MASTER_DS2490
 	tristate "DS2490 USB <-> W1 transport layer for 1-wire"
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	  for example DS9490*.
 
   	  This support is also available as a module.  If so, the module
-	  will be called ds2490.ko.
+	  will be called ds2490.
 
 config W1_MASTER_DS2482
 	tristate "Maxim DS2482 I2C to 1-Wire bridge"
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	  GPIO pins. This driver uses the GPIO API to control the wire.
 
 	  This support is also available as a module.  If so, the module
-	  will be called w1-gpio.ko.
+	  will be called w1-gpio.
 
 config HDQ_MASTER_OMAP
 	tristate "OMAP HDQ driver"
diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
index 5eb8f21..452082f 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/Kconfig
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@
 	  Board Computer produced by Axiomtek Co., Ltd. (www.axiomtek.com).
 
 	  To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the
-	  module will be called sbc8360.ko.
+	  module will be called sbc8360.
 
 	  Most people will say N.
 
diff --git a/net/ipv6/Kconfig b/net/ipv6/Kconfig
index ca8cb326..ead6c7a 100644
--- a/net/ipv6/Kconfig
+++ b/net/ipv6/Kconfig
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@
 	  into IPv4 packets. This is useful if you want to connect two IPv6
 	  networks over an IPv4-only path.
 
-	  Saying M here will produce a module called sit.ko. If unsure, say Y.
+	  Saying M here will produce a module called sit. If unsure, say Y.
 
 config IPV6_NDISC_NODETYPE
 	bool
diff --git a/net/netfilter/Kconfig b/net/netfilter/Kconfig
index cb3ad74..c26a20c 100644
--- a/net/netfilter/Kconfig
+++ b/net/netfilter/Kconfig
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@
 
 	  If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
 	  <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.  The module will be called
-	  ipt_CONNMARK.ko.  If unsure, say `N'.
+	  ipt_CONNMARK.  If unsure, say `N'.
 
 config NETFILTER_XT_TARGET_CONNSECMARK
 	tristate '"CONNSECMARK" target support'
@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@
 
 	  If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
 	  <file:Documentation/kbuild/modules.txt>.  The module will be called
-	  ipt_connmark.ko.  If unsure, say `N'.
+	  ipt_connmark.  If unsure, say `N'.
 
 config NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_CONNTRACK
 	tristate '"conntrack" connection tracking match support'