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    INSMOD

    WillieBy Updated:No Comments1 Min Read
     

    NAME

    insmod – Simple program to insert a module into the Linux Kernel  

    SYNOPSIS

    insmod [filename] [module options…]
     

    DESCRIPTION

    insmod

    is a trivial program to insert a module into the kernel. Most users will want to use modprobe(8) instead, which is more clever and can handle module dependencies.

    Only the most general of error messages are reported: as the work of trying to link the module is now done inside the kernel, the dmesg usually gives more information about errors.  

    Willie has over 15 years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps. After managing infrastructure for startups and enterprises alike, he founded Command Linux to share the practical knowledge he wished he had when starting out. He oversees content strategy and contributes guides on server management, automation, and security.

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