How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 24,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-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-4.8.0-36-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-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-4.8.0-36-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.8.0-36.36~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 159799
Depends: linux-image-4.8.0-36-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.8.0-36-generic_4.8.0-36.36~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 38068660
MD5sum: 14280e770d8710cdbce56e116d271ff6
SHA1: e786ba8dde5807409b79d1b389cbe7fd77a47f7e
SHA256: 23438e3a81a8b63c03dedfee974f2e5c6c69c108ac803f80525cd22185ce1b87
SHA512: 3c3f13b3e9ceafaa7a75b4f852d7bfb004b84df5cd71ad87e9ddb3c08be981455e727ba9452fb7baf3b0de13b445471856617f6c2ed21f66b7c43cbe17517ccc
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.8.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.8.0 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: a06642b09d08f8c3e0d7a64f22e2c8f8
Supported: 5y