How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: December 28,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-generic" package

Please follow the guidance below to install linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-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-4.8.0-53-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-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-4.8.0-53-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.8.0-53.56~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 157782
Depends: linux-image-4.8.0-53-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.8.0-53-generic_4.8.0-53.56~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 37501028
MD5sum: 7e8364ffcd51a153db35bf6a11839198
SHA1: f31a956d43d1f5604c53ab8b837a2079fb4e6068
SHA256: a9623ce120de584e4139a66503fa11ad943e0cb16b268ae7f56988ed1d1f275f
SHA512: 5546bec5137531b74f8000c2a557fc4fb5fe7cb4c872fb89a669b464402ec2c1653977e6cd05ff4a06058e62bfd21c1f4778f3d0b559bf3b65c96ecd902f30f5
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