driver can be prevented from loading at boot time by commenting out its entry in the /etc/modprobe.conf file, or by using the rmmod command after boot time. In the p... </code>
Kernel module drivers that are referenced by the operating system by their device aliases are placed in the /etc/modpr... oy tmp]# lsmod
Module Size Used by
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iptable_filter 2048 0
ip_tables... g to the 01:08.0 Ethernet controller: device made by National Semiconductor.
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