How To Install a Driver In Linux?
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1. Download the driver you need. Most drivers come as a tarball (a file with the extension .tar.gz or .tgz).
2. Unpack the tarball. Use the command “tar xzf <filename.tar.gz>” to unpack the tarball.
3. Change to the directory of the unpacked driver. Use the command “cd <dirname>” to change to the directory of the unpacked driver.
4. Run the ‘make’ command. Use the command “make” to compile the driver.
5. Load the driver. Use the command “insmod <driver_name.ko>” to load the driver.
6. Test the driver. Use the command “modprobe <driver_name>” to test the driver.
7. Update the kernel. Use the command “update-initramfs -u” to update the kernel.
8. Reboot your system. Use the command “reboot” to reboot your system.