Loadable kernel module
id:
loadable-kernel-module-243-13528484
title:
Loadable kernel module
text:
In computing, a loadable kernel module (LKM) is an object file that contains code to extend the running kernel, or so-called base kernel, of an operating system. LKMs are typically used to add support for new hardware and/or filesystems, or for adding system calls. When the functionality provided by an LKM is no longer required, it can be unloaded in order to free memory and other resources. Most current Unix-like systems and Microsoft Windows support loadable kernel modules under different name
brand slug:
wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Dynamically loadable module that extends a running operating system kernel
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loadable_kernel_module
date created:
date modified:
2024-03-14T02:58:36Z
main entity:
{"identifier":"Q1739331","url":"https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1739331"}
image:
fields total:
13
integrity:
14