Tuesday, October 6, 2015

How to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.18.10 LTS (Long Term Support) on Ubuntu and Linux Mint


Linux Kernel 3.18.10 LTS (Long Term Support) is released, How to Upgrade on Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn, Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr (LTS), Ubuntu 13.10/13.04/12.04, Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, Linux Mint 13 Maya

Linux kernel is the essential part of any Linux operating system. It is responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, simple communications, basic file system management, and more. Written from scratch by Linus Torvalds (with help from various developers), Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system. It is geared towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliances.

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How to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.18.10 LTS (Long Term Support) on Ubuntu and Linux Mint :

to install, update and upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.18.10 LTS (Long Term Support) on ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn, Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr (LTS), Ubuntu 13.10/13.04/12.0, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, Linux Mint 13 Maya, Pinguy OS 14.04, Elementary OS 0.3 Freya, Elementary OS 0.2 Luna, Peppermint Five, Deepin 2014, LXLE 14.04, Linux Lite 2.0, Linux Lite 2.2 and other Ubuntu derivative systems, open a new Terminal window and bash (get it?) in the following commands:

For Linux Ubuntu 32 bit :
wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810-generic_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_i386.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-image-3.18.10-031810-generic_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_i386.deb

For Linux Ubuntu 64 bit :
wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810-generic_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_i386.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-image-3.18.10-031810-generic_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_amd64.deb
For Linux Ubuntu 32 bit (LowLatency Kernel) :
wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810-lowlatency_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_i386.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-image-3.18.10-031810-lowlatency_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_i386.deb


For Linux Ubuntu 64 bit (LowLatency Kernel) :
wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.10-031810-lowlatency_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_amd64.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.10-vivid/linux-image-3.18.10-031810-lowlatency_3.18.10-031810.201503241436_amd64.deb

Install, update or Upgrade Linux Kernel 3.18.10 LTS (Long Term Support) :
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
Atfer install complete, update grub and reboot your computer and choose new kernel in grub :
sudo update-grub
sudo reboot
The source is available now. Binary packages are in the process of being built, and will appear soon at their respective download locations.

WARNING: Installing a new kernel may render your system unusable or unstable. If you proceed with the installation using the instructions below, make sure you back up any important data you have to an external hard drive.

For upgrade to Latest Version kernel you can follow this page.

Linux kernel is the essential part of any Linux operating system. It is responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, simple communications, basic file system management, and more. Written from scratch by Linus Torvalds (with help from various developers), Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system. It is geared towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliances. - See more at: http://media-opensource.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-to-updateupgrade-to-linux-kernel-40.html#sthash.OdcO6XLw.dpuf
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