Kernel module - ArchWiki - Arch Linux
wiki.archlinux.org › title › Kernel_moduleKernel module. From ArchWiki. Kernel modules are pieces of code that can be loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand. They extend the functionality of the kernel without the need to reboot the system. To create a kernel module, you can read The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide. A module can be configured as built-in or loadable.