How to Install and Uninstall kmod.x86_64 Package on CentOS Stream 8

Last updated: October 04,2024

1. Install "kmod.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install kmod.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                kmod.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "kmod.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall kmod.x86_64 on CentOS Stream 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf remove
            
                        
                kmod.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the kmod.x86_64 package on CentOS Stream 8

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Installed Packages
Name : kmod
Version : 25
Release : 20.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 239 k
Source : kmod-25-20.el8.src.rpm
Repository : @System
Summary : Linux kernel module management utilities
URL : http://git.kernel.org/?p=utils/kernel/kmod/kmod.git;a=summary
License : GPLv2+
Description : The kmod package provides various programs needed for automatic
: loading and unloading of modules under 2.6, 3.x, and later kernels, as well
: as other module management programs. Device drivers and filesystems are two
: examples of loaded and unloaded modules.