How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-59-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 29,2024

1. Install "linux-image-4.4.0-59-generic" package

Please follow the guidelines below to install linux-image-4.4.0-59-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-4.4.0-59-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-59-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-4.4.0-59-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-4.4.0-59-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-59.80
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 63212
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-4.4.0-59-generic
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-4.4.0-59-generic_4.4.0-59.80_amd64.deb
Size: 21312586
MD5sum: 04484fcaea45a76c8c5891e76744dc2f
SHA1: 3ea8f5dafe2c0900d4c13c24f4e1df1c6c42eb8d
SHA256: 1267936abf0c92e446e424fe5af8334adf179c250c42bb4b7afaff822d1626ee
SHA512: 3500be2c967a52ca67d042595b7677326ac057f22d6a412733ee1653d025abe4880b59a5825b65eb2cd44a4f63e5c0bf92c56065462875eaa2ef2a56acbe2c82
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