How to Install and Uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-generic Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: December 28,2024

1. Install "linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-generic" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-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-4.4.0-198-generic" package

This is a short guide on how to uninstall linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-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-4.4.0-198-generic package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-generic
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4.4.0-198.230
Priority: optional
Section: kernel
Source: linux
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 152702
Depends: linux-image-4.4.0-198-generic | linux-image-unsigned-4.4.0-198-generic, crda | wireless-crda
Filename: pool/main/l/linux/linux-modules-extra-4.4.0-198-generic_4.4.0-198.230_amd64.deb
Size: 36621808
MD5sum: 168cdb32e1f0b0e1a72eb98bad5f8898
SHA1: 8d54c6ad5d06e460e08326364a09994883e3877f
SHA256: e0890e52ca24e775ff8a4637d06f9a55b028dc984886f0fb80d413178b149cb3
SHA512: 7f3c72e93b997a7dfcf6d5b9f60eaf6693fba408334ae718a597b1a00f6a7d4c02f6ef298fc57e67c705a2938d990f6b5c9e0a406b6d65465b4e831914ff5b70
Description-en: Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 on 64 bit x86 SMP
This package contains the Linux kernel extra modules for version 4.4.0 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: 8ddf4399af85f43e9127757b98ea6afe
Supported: 5y