Linux Kernel Module

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A loadable piece of code that can extend Linux kernel functionality without requiring a full kernel rebuild for every change. In systems culture, kernel modules are powerful but demand caution because mistakes happen in privileged low-level space.

    In plain English: A loadable component that extends Linux kernel functionality.

    Example: "The device driver shipped as a Linux kernel module so it could be updated separately from the rest of the kernel image during development."

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