How Do I Find Device Drivers in Linux?

How Do I Find Device Drivers in Linux?
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How do I find drivers in Linux?

Checking for the current version of driver in Linux is done by accessing a shell prompt.

  1. Select the Main Menu icon and click the option for “Programs.” Select the option for “System” and click the option for “Terminal.” This will open a Terminal Window or Shell Prompt.
  2. Type “$ lsmod” and then press the “Enter” key.

What are device drivers in Linux?

Drivers are used to help the hardware devices interact with the operating system. … In Linux, even the hardware devices are treated like ordinary files, which makes it easier for the software to interact with the device drivers. When a device is connected to the system, a device file is created in /dev directory.

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