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I don't know if it is safe to update genetic kernel to 4.8
Now that the Ubuntu 16.04.2 was released, you can safely update to the 4.8 kernel version. It's safe and works without issues. You can use this command:
sudo apt-get install --install-recommends ...
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How to choose between a 32-bit or 64-bit version OS / Como elegir arquitectura
Starting from elementary OS Loki, the OS is only available for 64-bit CPUs. So if you downloaded the ISO from the official page, you already have the 64-bit version.
Spanish
Hola Ruben, desde el ...
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Distinction between Operating System, Kernel and Bootloader
In addition to the three you listed a fourth part of the system also plays an important role. The BIOS.
Each piece of software transitions a computer from power off to a functional system starting ...
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Does freya support Intel Skylake CPUs?
Please define "supports" :) I'm writing this on my new Dell Precision 5510 featuring an Intel i7-6820hq (Skylake chipset), running elementaryOS 0.3.2 (Freya). My only kernel related issue has been the ...
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I don't know if it is safe to update genetic kernel to 4.8
It is relatively safe, though problems can always manifest. I recommend using Ukuu to do the upgrade and follow the method listed here:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrade-kernel-ukuu-ubuntu/
This ...
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I am using Linux kernel 4.8 but still getting 4.4 updates
You can remove all Linux 4.4 kernels via:
sudo apt remove --purge linux-image-4.4.*
However you might want to keep always at least two kernel versions (the running one and a backup in case an ...
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Compiling my own kernel
Please beware of building new kernels as if you don't get all the correct options for your hardware, your computer could stop booting. Though it should be possible to recover. The latest version of ...
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Will elementary support a path to upgrade between releases?
Unfortunately there is no upgrade path between elementary versions. I am not aware of any plans to implement that either.
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It is recommended to upgrade elementary OS 5 kernel?
You can install the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Hardware Enablement (HWE) packages in order to get a newer kernel. I've been using this on my Elementary systems for half a year or so without issues (Elementary 5....
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Kernel version is still 4.15, after upgrading to 5.1 Hera
According to the announcement blog post:
…if you’re on an existing Juno install and would like or need the improved hardware support, you can install it from Terminal with the following command:
sudo ...
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Distinction between Operating System, Kernel and Bootloader
First I'll simplify your question Because Kernel and Bootloader are both parts of the Operating System.
First, let's talk about Kernel: To understand work of kernel I'll assume you've basic knowledge ...
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How to downgrade to a older kernel
Run sudo apt-get purge linux-image-4.2.0-30-generic in terminal to remove the new 4.2 kernel.Then reboot
WARNING : If you have removed your old kernel using apt-get or synaptic this can result in an ...
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What to do when elementary OS freezes?
Not sure, if your system freezes completely, or if it's "just" the desktop.
In case you are very new to linux and didn't already know:
Try switching to a Terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+F1 or ...+F2 (...
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Intel core i7 6500 skylake - Chrome flickering/tearing
I had the same problem and i got to fix it by
*opening the terminal
*run upgrade
*run ¨ sudo apt-get purge xserver-xorg-video-intel
* run autoremove
and finally reboot
it fixed the flickering and ...
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I can update to Linux Kernel 4.9?
You can always try to upgrade you kernel.
However, as there is no 4.9 kernel package in elementary OS, you should understand the risks (as in: your system will not boot any more or there will be ...
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UPDATING TO KERNEL 4.15
I would recommend using Ukuu:
http://www.teejeetech.in/p/ukuu-kernel-upgrade-utility.html
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Why do I have multiple linux image? How to remove one?
No, you don't. (You have as many Linux operating systems, as you have system root directories, which are usually marked with a forward slash, /.) The items in the list are not different operating ...
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How to remove old kernel versions?
UKUU is a good GUI based tool for managing kernels
sudo apt-add-repository -y ppa:teejee2008/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ukuu
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How to remove old kernel versions?
To remove old kernels you can also use synaptic:
To install synaptic:
sudo apt-get install synaptic
Now open synaptic and search for linux-image under installed tab as shown and then
Right click ...
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How to remove old kernel versions?
Removing old kernels:
(I suggest boot to latest kernel)
Remove Manually:
First list current kernel:
uname -r
Example output:3.19.0-28-generic
To list all kernels :
dpkg --list | grep linux-...
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Backlight not working on toshiba sattelite C660
I just figured it out... .
sudo nvidia-xconfig
sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Add Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1" to the device section.
sudo reboot
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How do I avoid Kernel 3.19 updates?
Install synaptic
sudo apt-get install synaptic
Open synaptic and search for linux-image
Now select the one which you don't want to update.
Now click on package in menu bar --> click on lock ...
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Does elementary OS have TRIM enabled? Is my Samsung 8-serie SSD safe?
from reading the messages on the kernel mailing list I understand that the data loss only is a problem when using the SSD in a raid0 or raid10 configuration.
They have fixed the bug in the kernel, but ...
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Black screen with Linux kernel 3.19.0.41
NVIDIA drivers were causing the problem. I removed drivers completely with --purge flag and then installed current drivers again and now everything works. Here's how to do this: https://askubuntu.com/...
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Elementary OS is unstable when using with a 6th Gen CPU
Running the command sudo apt-get install linux-generic-lts-wily will upgrade your Kernel to 4.2, which solved many of my issues with Skylake.
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Touchpad has stopped working after kernel upgrade
Well, thanks to some assistance on the Purism forums I found the answer to this. (Unfortunately, not before paving the OS, returning to PureOS, and wasting a lot of time tearing my hair out.)
The ...
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How to update the kernel in eOS 0.4 Loki to solve hardware-related issues?
Kernel updates are included through updates to the Ubuntu base. Loki is based on Ubuntu 16.04, which will get updates every 6 months for the next 5 years. (See the Ubuntu releases page for more ...
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elementary OS doesn't shut down
Solved by Paradise at Elementaryforums (paraphrased):
I had the same 100% fan-speed issue with my Asus notebook. There is a workaround for this: just add acpi_osi=! in your GRUB. While booting with ...
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Intel core i7 6500 skylake - Chrome flickering/tearing
Finally with the help of the user 'I just look ilegal' do the purge of the xserver.
the steps where:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-current
sudo prime-select intel
sudo apt-get ...
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VirtualBox Fail on Loki w/ Kernel 4.8
This is what works for me (keeping secure boot enabled), but you will need to do it every time the kernel is updated:
1. Create signing keys
openssl req -new -x509 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout MOK....
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