modprobe

Modprobe is a command line tool used in Linux operating systems to add or remove kernel modules. A kernel module is a piece of code that can be dynamically loaded into the kernel while the system is running. The modprobe command allows users to easily manage these modules without having to reboot their systems.

To add a module, the syntax is generally 'modprobe [module_name]', and modprobe automatically handles dependency management by loading any required modules. Optional parameters can be specified to customize the behavior of modprobe, such as 'modprobe -r' to remove a module.

Additionally, modprobe can also be used to search for modules using 'modprobe -s' or to display the information about a specific module via 'modprobe -c'.

One important feature of modprobe is its configuration file, located at '/etc/modprobe.conf' or '/etc/modprobe.d/*.conf'. This file contains options to control module loading behavior and can be customized to suit specific requirements.

Modprobe is a powerful command line tool for managing kernel modules in Linux systems, providing flexibility and ease of use for system administrators and users.