How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: June 26,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-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-4.15.0-142-generic" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-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-4.15.0-142-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-142.146~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 167659
Depends: linux-image-4.15.0-142-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.15.0-142-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe/linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-142-generic_4.15.0-142.146~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 32868766
MD5sum: b6409a88e8f39993f1898338322c4e53
SHA1: 39a4ca00bd43aab7043a610135757eb4788f97f7
SHA256: 312a52ffa9e5e86fd2706d83aeac12ac13ec6f17ee57cd93b3decb6be6a6dc98
SHA512: 32b4935813afc01709f9ecd151efae5d360ca9af1d5c16acb8c48259306e15d21351398f4a06bc6b12f4755ff4297d768af5fb1c980ef98541cd0340fc3c446f
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