Windows driver details equivalent in Linux
Displays metadata and parameters for a kernel module.
driver details
modinfo MODULE
modinfo MODULE
modinfo MODULE
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "driver details" is used to show kernel module info. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "modinfo MODULE". Displays metadata and parameters for a kernel module. This reference is grouped under Hardware & Drivers → Kernel Modules.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows driver details maps to modinfo MODULE for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux hardware and drivers.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show kernel module info
Displays metadata and parameters for a kernel module.
modinfo MODULE
Show kernel module info
modinfo --help
Show command help when supported
man modinfo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
modinfo MODULE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: driver details
modinfo MODULEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
modinfo MODULE | Show kernel module info |
modinfo --help | Show command help when supported |
man modinfo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "modinfo MODULE" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | modinfo MODULE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | modinfo MODULE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | modinfo MODULE |
Same command on this distribution. |
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