How to Install and Uninstall dkms Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: February 28,2025

1. Install "dkms" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install dkms on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                dkms
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "dkms" package

Please follow the steps below to uninstall dkms on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
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3. Information about the dkms package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package dkms:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : dkms
Version : 2.8.8-bp155.1.6
Arch : noarch
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 134.5 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : dkms-2.8.8-bp155.1.6.src
Upstream URL : https://github.com/dell/dkms
Summary : Dynamic Kernel Module Support Framework
Description :
This package contains the framework for the Dynamic
Kernel Module Support (DKMS) method for installing
module RPMS as originally developed by Dell.