modprobe:tldr:19a13

modprobe: Load a module into the kernel.

modprobe

$ sudo modprobe ${module_name}

try on your machine

The command "sudo modprobe ${module_name}" is used to load a kernel module, which is a software component that can be dynamically added to the Linux kernel to provide additional functionality or device support.

Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

"sudo": This is a command that allows a user to run commands with administrative privileges. It is often used to execute commands that require root access.
"modprobe": This is the command used to insert (load) a kernel module into the Linux kernel. It takes the module name as an argument.
"${module_name}": This is a placeholder for the actual name of the kernel module that you want to load. It should be replaced with the specific module name you want to load.

In summary, the command "sudo modprobe ${module_name}" is used to load a specific kernel module into the Linux kernel, typically with administrative privileges.

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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