How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: July 01,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-generic" package

Learn how to install linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-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-4.4.0-78-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-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-4.4.0-78-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-78.99
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 148621
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-78-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-image-extra-4.4.0-78-generic_4.4.0-78.99_amd64.deb
Size: 35874454
MD5sum: e1f27e049a1b247d14d8ae1bb6806cad
SHA1: 16f56f983d84345199b4575fee1bf06b212425a8
SHA256: cab8b5da31298bf239618604297bc94d10c9569e7158863f52f65f9f38111032
SHA512: 59a09f5c0171a76d3ebe95e9bcce0c3144ed6195832f1dc2787f5676a891cbbe34a3e9834ffa36af9ca90611dee928ea8e307e9f74a855f6d414bb12b725b868
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