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dkms — A framework that allows for dynamic building of kernel modules. More information: <https://manned.or

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Problem

How to use the dkms command: A framework that allows for dynamic building of kernel modules. More information: <https://manned.org/dkms>.

Solution

dkms — A framework that allows for dynamic building of kernel modules. More information: <https://manned.org/dkms>.

List currently installed modules:

dkms status

Rebuild all modules for the currently running kernel:

sudo dkms autoinstall

Install version 1.2.1 of the acpi_call module for the currently running kernel:

sudo dkms install -m {{acpi_call}} -v {{1.2.1}}

Remove version 1.2.1 of the acpi_call module from all kernels:

sudo dkms remove -m {{acpi_call}} -v {{1.2.1}} --all

Code Snippets

List currently installed modules

dkms status

Rebuild all modules for the currently running kernel

sudo dkms autoinstall

Install version 1.2.1 of the acpi_call module for the currently running kernel

sudo dkms install -m {{acpi_call}} -v {{1.2.1}}

Remove version 1.2.1 of the acpi_call module from all kernels

sudo dkms remove -m {{acpi_call}} -v {{1.2.1}} --all

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