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Loadable kernel modules (. ko files) are object files that are used to extend the kernel of the Linux Distribution. They are used to provide drivers for new hardware like IoT expansion cards that have not been included in the Linux Distribution.
How do I run a KO file in Linux?
Using sudo :
- Edit the /etc/modules file and add the name of the module (without the . ko extension) on its own line. …
- Copy the module to a suitable folder in /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers . …
- Run depmod . …
- At this point, I rebooted and then run lsmod | grep module-name to confirm that the module was loaded at boot.
What is Ko extension?
What is KO file? KO is a file extension commonly associated with Linux Kernel Module Format files. KO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux system platform. Files with KO extension are categorized as System Files files. The System Files subset comprises 320 various file formats.
