How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic Package on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)

Last updated: November 25,2024

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1. Install "linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to install linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic package on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)

Package: linux-modules-5.4.0-83-generic
Status: install ok installed
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Installed-Size: 75809
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Architecture: amd64
Source: linux
Version: 5.4.0-83.93
Description: Linux kernel extra modules for version 5.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
Contains the corresponding System.map file, the modules built by the
packager, and scripts that try to ensure that the system is not left in an
unbootable state after an update.
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Supports Generic processors.
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Geared toward desktop and server systems.
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You likely do not want to install this package directly. Instead, install
the linux-generic meta-package, which will ensure that upgrades work
correctly, and that supporting packages are also installed.
Description-md5: 8a3037b605a1bf658fc9eef87f439114