Install / Update Linux Kernel 4.5 kernel in Ubuntu and derivatives
Warning . Linux kernel is a critical element of the system. Kernel updates can include improved hardware support or fix the vulnerability. Making update is when one of the hardware devices not working properly, and the new kernel can solve this problem. But at the same time installing a new kernel unnecessarily can lead to unwanted regressions, such as: the absence of a network connection, the absence of sound, or even the inability to boot the system, so install the new kernel at your own risk .
kernel Linux kernel 4.5 is the first version of the release of the kernel 4.5 . Details about the kernel Linux Kernel 4.5 You can see HERE .
For the installation, you can download the corresponding deb packages HERE and install them in the Center Ubuntu application. Or just follow the instructions below to help you install the new kernel a few commands in the terminal.
Set the kernel version 4.5 commands below can be in the following distributions Linux :
Deepin 15.1
Installing the kernel Linux Kernel 4.5
Reminder computer users with video Nvidia / AMD . Before installing the kernel, it is advisable to switch to a free driver
1 Open a terminal, copy and do one of the teams, according to the architecture of your system:.. 32 or . 64-bit
For 32-bit (with one command):
cd / tmp; wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-headers-4.5.0-040500-generic_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-headers-4.5.0-040500_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-image-4.5.0-040500-generic_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_i386.deb; sudo dpkg -i * .deb
For 64-bit (with one command):
cd / tmp; wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-headers-4.5.0-040500-generic_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-headers-4.5.0-040500_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.5-wily/linux-image-4.5.0-040500-generic_4.5.0-040500.201603140130_amd64.deb; sudo dpkg -i * .deb
2. Update GRUB (GRUB should be updated in the system Linux where it is installed, if you own more than one):
sudo update-grub
Note 1 If you. mounted loader BURG , then it needs to be updated:
sudo update-burg
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3 After completing the installation, close all applications and restart the computer with the following command:
sudo reboot
Once logged in, check the current version of the kernel command in the terminal:
uname -r
Note 2 version kernel version 4.5 established a proprietary driver Nvidia and the system works properly only in distributions Ubuntu 16.04 / 15.10
in distributions Ubuntu 14.04 and Linux Mint 17.3 new kernel works fine only with free driver
Note 3 . to return to your previously installed kernel, the instruction HERE
If you decide to remove the kernel 4.5 , run this command:
sudo apt-get purge linux-image-4.5 – *
Once again refresh GRUB command:
sudo update-grub
Source: https://www.kernel.org/
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