How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: June 26,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to install linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-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-4.8.0-39-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-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-4.8.0-39-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.8.0-39.42~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 158186
Depends: linux-image-4.8.0-39-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.8.0-39-generic_4.8.0-39.42~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 37681696
MD5sum: 65b3433a73383589948a4138a83facbb
SHA1: 297296d44a2e9641787ace82b2f55a30110af15b
SHA256: acc12e15e97aba41b5ae065b8d9e31b4a0ba757dffff4f8c869965368934e6db
SHA512: 99a25c5d11f86665e9e703291fc0f53a4e8582b49f1d9f9702bc4eeccfd7f3d6130e4a00510a057fe7953b47c71dc93aea7440522587c96cf53c0b6ec2d9dc24
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