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rmmod:tldr:eceea

rmmod: Remove a module from the kernel.
$ sudo rmmod ${module_name}
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The command "sudo rmmod ${module_name}" is used to remove a kernel module in a Linux operating system.

Here's how the command is broken down:

  • "sudo" is used to execute the command with administrative privileges. It allows the current user to act as a superuser, providing necessary permissions for removing the module.

  • "rmmod" is the command used to remove a kernel module. It unloads the module from the kernel, freeing up system resources.

  • "${module_name}" is a placeholder that represents the actual name of the module you want to remove. You need to replace "${module_name}" with the specific name of the module.

Overall, this command allows you to unload and remove a kernel module from the Linux operating system 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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