Update Ubuntu Kernel

In this article 'How To Update Ubuntu Kernel' example is showed for Kernel 2.6.39-0. If you want to know list of Kernel releases for Ubuntu, then you should to go the site lake are List or Check Installed Linux Kernels. You will easily find that site using Google. There you will be able to see Kernels for other Linux distributions also, but to see for Ubuntu, just scroll page down.

Steps

  1. To add Kernel repository, open Terminal and type the following command or use copy/paste method: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kernel-ppa/ppa and hit Enter.
  2. After you hit Enter, then it will asks you for password, so type the password and hit Enter.
  3. Now you need to type the following command or use copy/paste method: sudo apt-get update and hit Enter.
  4. Type the following command or to use copy/paste method to check did you add Kernel properly: apt-cache showpkg linux-headers and hit Enter.
  5. On the list in the Terminal will be appear 3.8.0-26 kernel if you have add the properly commands.
  6. Finally, type the following command or use copy/paste method to update your Kernel: sudo apt-get install linux-headers-3.8.0-26 linux-headers-3.8.0-26-generic linux-image-3.8.0-26-generic --fix-missing
  7. Don't forget to restart your system for the changes to take effect.



Tips

  • When it asks you for password, don't be confused. The password is that one, which you're using in the Login Screen. Password does not show up in the terminal when you type it. Just type your password and hit Enter.

Related Articles

Retrieved from "https://kipkis.com/index.php?title=Update_Ubuntu_Kernel&oldid=363768"