How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-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-extra-4.15.0-140-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-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-extra-4.15.0-140-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-140.144~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 167008
Depends: linux-image-4.15.0-140-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.15.0-140-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-140-generic_4.15.0-140.144~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 32659940
MD5sum: 11abb28309bc66a4f2b026ac71dd731f
SHA1: 82dd5dda092c7d125ce71358a399c6f91a54dc4c
SHA256: 88a93602b2583bc61c48797848a51ec3d274b9fe9a0c91379a0cc9107c590ddb
SHA512: d56528ff74da9b0202f6992b3e52310f7a14f9cd8429a829dac4d5cd98e708cb233189a5c28c4922ff9f1082133e21edfbbee572741d93fd39fc1ebed67a3a88
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.15.0 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: b278099838d38af9dc5777d3f6510b9f
Supported: 5y