How to Install and Uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: June 29,2024

1. Install "linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-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-4.8.0-56-generic" package

Please follow the instructions below to uninstall linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-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-4.8.0-56-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.8.0-56.61~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 157783
Depends: linux-image-4.8.0-56-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-image-extra-4.8.0-56-generic_4.8.0-56.61~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 37524474
MD5sum: 8c7f020f8683997fd6fb49c09a4127da
SHA1: 1d5319d02848204431685ee7b691a7091c9f68f2
SHA256: bc66cf742edab2bdf9326d6d578336198e92b63c6f94d7af3f39de4b84351d4e
SHA512: 254d5929cee14c2c3a2e9a44012a86ca15cc14426947fc0f1ee6ead0da4ee02c156e300c632c4cb0616e969a5ea5763c5a569ef65ac172a15b5cfc0ae3838b7b
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