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dkms: Remove version 1.2.1 of the acpi_call module from all kernels.
$ dkms remove -m ${acpi_call} -v ${1-2-1} --all
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The command dkms remove -m ${acpi_call} -v ${1-2-1} --all is used to remove a DKMS module from the system.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • dkms: This is the command-line tool for managing Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) modules in Linux.
  • remove: This is the specific action to remove a DKMS module.
  • -m ${acpi_call}: This option specifies the module name to remove. ${acpi_call} is a variable whose value determines the module name.
  • -v ${1-2-1}: This option specifies the module version to remove. ${1-2-1} is a variable whose value determines the module version.
  • --all: This option removes all installed versions of the specified module.

In summary, the command removes a DKMS module with the specified name and version from the system, including all installed versions.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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