gmodconfig simplifies the process of downloading, installing, configuring and updating Linux kernel modules for end-users.
If you're a Linux user, you'd agree that configuring and managing kernel modules isn't always the easiest task. However, the gmodconfig software aims to change that by offering an easy-to-use graphic interface that simplifies the process for users of all experience levels.
This Gnome application allows users to download, install, configure, and update Linux kernel modules in the language of their choosing. Some of the key features of gmodconfig include the ability to configure kernel modules' parameters in their native language and access kernel module information such as license, authors, and links to websites.
For inexperienced Linux users, gmodconfig is especially useful as it simplifies the process of setting or modifying kernel modules parameters. Traditionally, assigning values to kernel modules parameters requires editing the /etc/modules.conf file or manually passing parameter values on the command line, which can be inconvenient and challenging for non-experienced users.
Furthermore, non-English speakers may find configuring kernel modules parameters even harder as modinfo's output is only available in English. Additionally, understanding the set of valid parameter values is not always apparent, making it hard for users to assign values to parameters.
But with gmodconfig, users can easily navigate through the available modules or search for a specific module by name, change parameter settings at will, and even "give it a try" by reloading modules, all within the graphic interface. Unsaved modifications can be canceled at any time, and users can also write modifications to the /etc/modules.conf configuration file.
Additionally, gmodconfig supports the downloading and installation of DKMS packages, making it a comprehensive tool for kernel module management.
To use gmodconfig, you only need the GNOME2 libraries, which are shipped with recent GNU/Linux distributions, and libxml2 (although version 0.4 of gmodconfig no longer depends on libxml++).
Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or a newcomer, gmodconfig offers a hassle-free way to manage kernel modules parameters and configurations.
This Gnome application allows users to download, install, configure, and update Linux kernel modules in the language of their choosing. Some of the key features of gmodconfig include the ability to configure kernel modules' parameters in their native language and access kernel module information such as license, authors, and links to websites.
For inexperienced Linux users, gmodconfig is especially useful as it simplifies the process of setting or modifying kernel modules parameters. Traditionally, assigning values to kernel modules parameters requires editing the /etc/modules.conf file or manually passing parameter values on the command line, which can be inconvenient and challenging for non-experienced users.
Furthermore, non-English speakers may find configuring kernel modules parameters even harder as modinfo's output is only available in English. Additionally, understanding the set of valid parameter values is not always apparent, making it hard for users to assign values to parameters.
But with gmodconfig, users can easily navigate through the available modules or search for a specific module by name, change parameter settings at will, and even "give it a try" by reloading modules, all within the graphic interface. Unsaved modifications can be canceled at any time, and users can also write modifications to the /etc/modules.conf configuration file.
Additionally, gmodconfig supports the downloading and installation of DKMS packages, making it a comprehensive tool for kernel module management.
To use gmodconfig, you only need the GNOME2 libraries, which are shipped with recent GNU/Linux distributions, and libxml2 (although version 0.4 of gmodconfig no longer depends on libxml++).
Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or a newcomer, gmodconfig offers a hassle-free way to manage kernel modules parameters and configurations.
What's New
Version 0.6: N/A