How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 24,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-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-extra-4.4.0-71-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-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-4.4.0-71-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-71.92
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 148953
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-71-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-extra-4.4.0-71-generic_4.4.0-71.92_amd64.deb
Size: 36042468
MD5sum: 4acd398e1a691c3e30f2dc316ca86903
SHA1: bb7c36989b203e0c3755f27fd7f25b819a2b605d
SHA256: 73eb9b325a1d89ee46555f090bdd771928fafc24b76ba52c407da91f597675cc
SHA512: bddd991a4f87a5510ab48d9ea6e2d799b5b07c8d73209195ba72c21a250a6b3df536b7fddf3b643232383d4cc41374bd2ed9fa3c6cdd3ce44e27a89f2db7278a
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules 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: 8ddf4399af85f43e9127757b98ea6afe
Supported: 5y