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modprobe - Add and remove modules from Linux kernel

Overview​

The modprobe command add and remove modules from linux kernel.

Syntax​

modprobe [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples​

# Basic usage
modprobe

# Get help
modprobe --help

# Check version
modprobe --version

Common Options​

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description​

The modprobe command is part of the system-service category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for add and remove modules from linux kernel.

Refer to the manual page (man modprobe) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases​

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the system-service category
  • System utilities for similar operations
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