How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-83-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-4.4.0-83-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-83.106
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 65318
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-4.4.0-83-generic
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic_4.4.0-83.106_amd64.deb
Size: 21888564
MD5sum: 0af71fe6ab8c7adb4eb45a7910dff033
SHA1: 2309ad27e3b78ed05d81d92e16625133cd2b215c
SHA256: 878a8a0e914c315a7506e8225a1e77674916f19c1840d51f38580ad58a59d11a
SHA512: 66b6f3c42d2a2a32928caeca70bc2466c010e573543bc95e582232eab561563001bdf35b161f070d62fa23e82538296f59e6422859a403f0c5ef68bac1decb76
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