How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: November 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-generic" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to install linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-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-4.15.0-20-generic" package

Learn how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-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-4.15.0-20-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.15.0-20.21~16.04.1
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux-hwe-edge
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 168516
Depends: linux-image-4.15.0-20-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.15.0-20-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux-hwe-edge/linux-modules-extra-4.15.0-20-generic_4.15.0-20.21~16.04.1_amd64.deb
Size: 32706144
MD5sum: 0e172b6717b3c2ecbc77d202c82306a3
SHA1: 4239fddc6aed78fcf27c2d54b35496ac4a93dee8
SHA256: 0520b55945b373f38b02d9a1b8bdbd34592c95cd3428cd264de466db45b79b7e
SHA512: 72eff5052df2d3638933b279c836f48a4022b6d763c3b205688a38bdfe5256a4a3c7e55b31e56a28bb39244f437274ba10365e80b5ae611ac1f4376ebde51b4e
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