How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-96-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-4.4.0-96-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-image-4.4.0-96-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-4.4.0-96-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall linux-image-4.4.0-96-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-4.4.0-96-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-4.4.0-96-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-96.119
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 65424
Provides: fuse-module, ivtv-modules, kvm-api-4, linux-image, redhat-cluster-modules, spl-dkms, virtualbox-guest-modules, zfs-dkms
Depends: kmod
Recommends: grub-pc | grub-efi-amd64 | grub-efi-ia32 | grub | lilo, initramfs-tools | linux-initramfs-tool
Suggests: fdutils, linux-doc-4.4.0 | linux-source-4.4.0, linux-tools, linux-headers-4.4.0-96-generic
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-4.4.0-96-generic_4.4.0-96.119_amd64.deb
Size: 21929774
MD5sum: bd1a4f11d0741ed3ca2f343b9598238c
SHA1: f20c9c9d958c86fda8b87c5b88785bc66b355b80
SHA256: df97607f5610ee85daa21c90eea9c03bfead801049e85d52519ff1ea1bd47444
SHA512: 38ab9d06072c8904dcb6228551efbb7207e791ae0cc0bd5cec9cb6fe4fbfe7befdb8e23017bfcee786c76b96d56af03b03cb7bc6abfc1e8a48fc0f7385cb672a
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