How to Install dkms software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

How to Install dkms software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

dkms software package provides Dynamic Kernel Module Support Framework, you can install in your Debian 8 (Jessie) by running the commands given below on the terminal,

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install dkms 

dkms is installed in your system.

Make ensure the dkms package were installed using the commands given below,

$ sudo dpkg-query -l | grep dkms *

You will get with dkms package name, version, architecture and description in a table

dkms package basic information:

Distro Debian 8 jessie
Section Kernels
Package dkms
Version 2.2.0.3-2
Description Dynamic Kernel Module Support Framework
Sub Section Kernels


See Also, How to uninstall or remove dkms software package from Debian 8 (Jessie)?