rmmod:tldr:ec6f3

rmmod: Remove a module from the kernel and send errors to syslog instead of standard error.

rmmod

$ sudo rmmod --syslog ${module_name}

try on your machine

This command is composed of the following components:

sudo: This is a command used in Unix-like operating systems to run a command with administrative or superuser privileges. By using sudo, this command ensures that the subsequent command is executed with elevated privileges.
rmmod: This is a command used in Linux systems to remove a module (kernel extension) from the running kernel. It unloads the specified module, freeing up system resources that were allocated to it.
--syslog: This is an option used with the rmmod command. It directs the command to send a message to the system log (syslog) indicating the removal of the module.
${module_name}: This is a placeholder that represents the name of the module you want to remove. It can be replaced with the actual name of the module you want to unload.

Essentially, this command, when run with sudo privileges, removes the specified kernel module from the running system and logs this removal in the system log.

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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