How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-54-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 27,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-4.15.0-54-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-modules-4.15.0-54-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-modules-4.15.0-54-generic" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall linux-modules-4.15.0-54-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-modules-4.15.0-54-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-4.15.0-54-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-54.58~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 63354
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-4.15.0-54-generic_4.15.0-54.58~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 12875060
MD5sum: ee0fd86347753f5a452ab871a0b8ab13
SHA1: d6c214c131da88b19ce3347c155eeb1218b62a71
SHA256: 5e78e9db8129bdbe262ab0427ee13f41141a8e73d5e4e7d362001d502c6b58cc
SHA512: c652eea8075a1bd4f58ee76337b4c87e36b8c0d07e1bb5ddf389043e81063ba61faf7253b6f3a0f01930d5d223436f0e53455290c5f8635cb7e308c7c4df8594
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
Contains 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: 8f35dfd9818b6b094b43979d4a91e6e0
Supported: 5y