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Frequent Question: How Do I Add a Module to a Linux Kernel?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
Frequent Question: How Do I Add a Module to a Linux Kernel?
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To load a kernel module, we can use the insmod (insert module) command. Here, we have to specify the full path of the module. The command below will insert the speedstep-lib. ko module.

How do you load a module into the Linux kernel?

Loading a Module

  1. To load a kernel module, run modprobe module_name as root . …
  2. By default, modprobe attempts to load the module from /lib/modules/kernel_version/kernel/drivers/ . …
  3. Some modules have dependencies, which are other kernel modules that must be loaded before the module in question can be loaded.

How do I install a Linux module?

Installing via modules via setup.py to your home directory

  1. Download and untar or unzip the module you would like to install.
  2. cd into the module directory that contains setup.py and run the install: python setup.py install –prefix=~
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.