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Re: removing a module



On 14 Oct 2005 17:13:42 -0000
n4s33r.16931225@bloglines.com wrote:

> Sorry for this totally n00b question, but how do I remove a module
> that I have installed ? 
> 
> I installed the ipw2100 module for wireless on my laptop
> from source but I cannot unload it. modprobe -r ipw2100 also does not
> work.
> 
> 
> What is the standard method to remove a module ?
> 
> 

I always like modconf.  Nice simple curses interface.  It also handles
the cruft to keep the module from loading on the next boot.

Hope this helps.

//andy


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