How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 16,2024

1. Install "linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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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-image-4.4.0-53-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-53.74
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 55797
Provides: fuse-module, ivtv-modules, kvm-api-4, linux-image, redhat-cluster-modules, spl-dkms, virtualbox-guest-modules, zfs-dkms
Depends: initramfs-tools | linux-initramfs-tool, kmod
Recommends: grub-pc | grub-efi-amd64 | grub-efi-ia32 | grub | lilo
Suggests: fdutils, linux-doc-4.4.0 | linux-source-4.4.0, linux-tools, linux-headers-4.4.0-53-generic
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-4.4.0-53-generic_4.4.0-53.74_amd64.deb
Size: 19190844
MD5sum: 7aad61a59a178f4c0812c5459abe4f47
SHA1: 18f051b49755ec6b0833ad71c477b7279c784466
SHA256: fdda39805549960dc4c00caeda385c2b8fa6b39c207db5a40b50f81d405b5aca
SHA512: 25283bf62d1290800d0c23a175e526688b3f1e19bab4d41906211736f689ab37c4ab07d8f50446b27684b28c0f27a5ead2fb08e99bd0157223c06e7c1ccbd57a
Description-en: Linux kernel image for version 4.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel image for version 4.4.0 on
64 bit x86 SMP.
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Also includes 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: 301993998617cbcae03feb3fe5d3aa55
Supported: 5y