[plug] Forcing a kernel module to unload.

[Peter F Bradshaw]

Hi;

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006, Tomasz Grzegurzko wrote:

> Peter F Bradshaw wrote:
> > Hi;
> >
> > How can I force a kernel module to unload when it refuses to using
> > modprobe -r?
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> Your kernel would have to be compiled with module forced unloading
> support for starters, then
> # modprobe -rf <modname>

Unfortunately the modprobe does not support the '-f' flag.

>
> Tomasz

Cheers

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