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Which of the following correctly describe the relationship between depmod and modprobe?
The correct answer is A. depmod creates a dependency file for use by modprobe. Depmod creates a "Makefile"-like dependency file, based on the symbols it finds in the set of modules mentioned on the command line or from the directories specified in the configuration file. This dependency file is later used by modprobe to automatically load the correct…
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Question
Which of the following correctly describe the relationship between depmod and modprobe?
Options
- Adepmod creates a dependency file for use by modprobe
- Bmodprobe creates a dependency file for use by depmod
- Cthey have no relationship
- Dthey can replace each other
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A76% (38)
- B4% (2)
- C6% (3)
- D14% (7)
Explanation
Depmod creates a "Makefile"-like dependency file, based on the symbols it finds in the set of modules mentioned on the command line or from the directories specified in the configuration file. This dependency file is later used by modprobe to automatically load the correct module or stack
Topics
#depmod#modprobe#module dependencies#kernel modules
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