System and processes
The modinfo command
Shows information about a module: file, description, license and dependencies.
Syntax
modinfo <modulo>Copy-ready examples
$ modinfo ext4Module infoYou can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- Useful to know what a module depends on before loading it.
FAQ
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