The insmod command is a Linux command that can be used to load kernel modules into the kernel. Kernel modules are pieces of code that can be added to the kernel to provide additional functionality.
Here are some examples of how to use the insmod command:
# To load the kernel module `module.ko`:
insmod module.ko
# To load the kernel module `module.ko` and keep it loaded after the system is rebooted:
insmod -k module.ko
# To load the kernel module `module.ko` and be verbose:
insmod -v module.ko
The insmod command is a powerful tool that can be used to load kernel modules into the kernel. It is a simple command to use, but it can be very effective.
help
insmod [options] module
Load a kernel module.
Options:
-f, --force force loading of module even if already loaded
-k, --keep keep module loaded after reboot
-v, --verbose print verbose information
-q, --quiet suppress most messages
-h, --help show this help message
For more information, see the insmod man page.
breakdown
-f: This option tells insmod to force the loading of the module, even if it is already loaded.
-k: This option tells insmod to keep the module loaded even after the system is rebooted.
-v: This option tells insmod to be verbose and print out more information about the loading of the module.
-q: This option tells insmod to suppress most messages.
-h: This option shows this help message.