FILES DOWNLOAD

How to Install/Update Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 on Linux Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, Ubuntu 14.10 Trusty Tahr (LTS), Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn, Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, 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

kernel is a computer program that manages input/output requests from software, and translates them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit and other electronic components of a computer. The kernel is a fundamental part of a modern computer's operating system.

Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 Changes :

• Nouveau (free Nvidia GPU driver) now supports basic DisplayPort audio
• Support for the Razer Sabertooth gamepad, maps it as Xbox 360 controller
• Xilinx USB2 peripherals
• Touchscreen support for Microchip AR1021 i2c, PenMount 6000 touch
• Audio codecs:  Cirrus Logic CS35L32, Everest ES8328and Freescale ES8328 
• Audio support: Generic Freescale sound cards, Analog Devices SSM4567 audio amplifier
• Various filesystem improvements, including Btrfs and F2FS
• DCTCP congestion control algorithm now supported
• JIT compilation of eBPF programs on 64-bit builds
• “Tinification” patches to help developers compile leaner, smaller kernels

For more information on the major Linux Latest Stable Kernel Changes in the upcoming version 3.18 Vivid please consult this page.

To Install/Update Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 on Linux Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, Ubuntu 14.10 (LTS), Ubuntu 14.10, Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, 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, open a new Terminal window and bash (get it?) in the following commands:

For Linux System 32 bit :

Download Linux Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 via terminal (Command Line) :

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.0-031800_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.0-031800-generic_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_i386.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-image-3.18.0-031800-generic_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_i386.deb

Install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 from dpkg :

sudo dpkg -i *.deb

Reboot your system :

sudo reboot

For Linux System 64 bit :


Download Linux Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 via terminal (Command Line) :

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.0-031800_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.0-031800-generic_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_amd64.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18-vivid/linux-image-3.18.0-031800-generic_3.18.0-031800.201412071935_amd64.deb

Install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 from dpkg :

sudo dpkg -i *.deb

Reboot your system :

sudo reboot

To remove Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 on Linux Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, Ubuntu 14.10 (LTS), Ubuntu 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana

sudo apt-get remove linux-headers-3.18.0-* linux-image-3.18.0-* && sudo update-grub

To Install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 Vivid in your linux distribution, you can install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 Vivid from source code or install deb file from this page. follow this page for information about new linux kernel 3.18 rc2.

I hope that we make with article "Install/Update Latest Stable Kernel 3.18 on Linux Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, Ubuntu 14.10 (LTS), Ubuntu 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana" titles helpful to readers