How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: September 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic" package

Learn how to install linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-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-extra-4.10.0-28-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.10.0-28.32~16.04.2
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152206
Depends: linux-image-4.10.0-28-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.10.0-28-generic_4.10.0-28.32~16.04.2_amd64.deb
Size: 29796074
MD5sum: 07514c268e7ad99d41da5900acfddbbd
SHA1: 73e5ac50817e2067d6ca97c20bc9464fdb33b119
SHA256: 958b28134d70bf644e432e68b3a659411c01036d32675d8ddb9ca60dae735efb
SHA512: 38756b96b42c31972bcace3efc28220d83feada387beb10d3697bd73aa5052d534c1fdb955c2994880a370574f96bb12f0ad9d2a1df6eb15c9190aef17b85b1b
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.10.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.10.0 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: 3a7ec85fa2d49d5c584ba5bac9612b55
Supported: 5y