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Upgrade to Kernel 3.10.14 in Ubuntu 13.10/13.04/12.04/Linux Mint

Last updated: October 2, 2013

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The Linux Kernel 3.10.14 LTS series has been released. All users of Kernel 3.10 series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. This quick tutorial shows how to do it in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint.

The Kernel 3.10.14 includes a serious of bug fixes as well as updated drivers. See the official announcement.

Upgrade to Kernel 3.10.14:

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below to download the DEBs:

For 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.14-031014-generic_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.14-031014_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-image-3.10.14-031014-generic_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_i386.deb

For 64-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.14-031014-generic_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.14-031014_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.14-saucy/linux-image-3.10.14-031014-generic_3.10.14-031014.201310011335_amd64.deb

Then install them via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.14*.deb linux-image-3.10.14*.deb

Finally, restart your computer and done!

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Linux Kernel 3.11.3 Released, Install / Upgrade in Ubuntu

Last updated: October 2, 2013

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The latest Linux Kernel has reached 3.11.3. All users of 3.11 series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. Here’s how to upgrade to new kernel release in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint.

Linux Kernel 3.11.3 includes a lot of bug fixes as well as updated drivers. See the official announcement.

Upgrade to Kernel 3.11.3

To upgrade to this kernel, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below to download the DEBs:

For 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.3-031103-generic_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.3-031103_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-image-3.11.3-031103-generic_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_i386.deb

For 64-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.3-031103-generic_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.3-031103_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.3-saucy/linux-image-3.11.3-031103-generic_3.11.3-031103.201310011421_amd64.deb

Once downloaded, run below command to install them:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.3*.deb linux-image-3.11.3*.deb

Restart your computer and done!

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Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.11.2 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Last updated: September 27, 2013

The Linux Kernel 3.11.2 has been released. All users of the 3.11 kernel series must upgrade.

This tutorial shows you how to install / upgrade this kernel in Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10 and Linux Mint.

Kernel 3.11.2 contains lots of fixes and improvements, see the official release note.

To get started, press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, follow the steps below:

For 32-bit systems:

Download the DEBs:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.2-031102-generic_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.2-031102_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-image-3.11.2-031102-generic_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_i386.deb

Install the kernel:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.2*.deb linux-image-3.11.2*.deb

For 64-bit systems:

Run commands one by one to download the DEBs:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.2-031102-generic_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.2-031102_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/linux-image-3.11.2-031102-generic_3.11.2-031102.201309262136_amd64.deb

Then install them:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.2*.deb linux-image-3.11.2*.deb

Once installed, reboot your machine.

(Optional) If you have any problem with this kernel, you can run below command to remove it:

sudo apt-get purge linux-image-3.11.2*

Kernel PPA:http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.2-saucy/

Enjoy!

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Linux Kernel 3.10.13 Released, Upgrade in Ubuntu 13.04/12.04/Mint

Last updated: September 27, 2013

The Linux Kernel 3.10 LTS series had reached 3.10.13. All users of the 3.10 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible.

The Kernel 3.10.13 contains lots of fixes and improvements, read the official released note

To install or upgrade to 3.10.13 in Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Linux Mint and their derivatives. Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open temrinal. When it opens, follow below instructions:

For 32-bit systems:

Run below commands one by one to download the DEBs:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.13-031013-generic_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.13-031013_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-image-3.10.13-031013-generic_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_i386.deb

Then install them via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.13*.deb linux-image-3.10.13*.deb

For 64-bit systems:

Run commands to download the kernel debs:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.13-031013-generic_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.13-031013_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.13-saucy/linux-image-3.10.13-031013-generic_3.10.13-031013.201309262117_amd64.deb

Install them via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.13*.deb linux-image-3.10.13*.deb

You can also download the Debs from Kernel PPA

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Linux Kernel 3.10.11 Released, Install / Upgrade in Ubuntu Linux Mint

Last updated: September 8, 2013

linux kernel logoThe Linux Kernel 3.10.11 has been released. All users of the 3.10 LTS kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. Here’s how to install or upgrade in Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint.

This maintenance release introduces ARM, x86, and PowerPC fixes, as well as many updated drivers, including Nouveau, i915, iSCSI, and a few wireless ones. See the official announcement.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.11:

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to download the DEBs.

for 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.11-031011-generic_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.11-031011_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-image-3.10.11-031011-generic_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_i386.deb

for 64-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.11-031011-generic_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.11-031011_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.11-saucy/linux-image-3.10.11-031011-generic_3.10.11-031011.201309080217_amd64.deb

Then install them via below command:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.11*.deb linux-image-3.10.11*.deb

If you’re not comfortable with command line. Download & install the Debs from the kernel ppa.

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Kernel 3.10.3 Released: Install in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10

Last updated: July 26, 2013

This latest stable Kernel 3.10.3 has been released. All users of the 3.10 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. This tutorial shows how to install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.3 for Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10 and Linux Mint users.

Linux Kernel 3.10.3

Linux Kernel 3.10.3 is a small release that includes a lot of small changes. The mainline Kernel PPA has updated DEB packages for Ubuntu / Debian users. Read full list of changes at LKML

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.3

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to downloads Debs.

For 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-image-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_i386.deb

For 64-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.3-031003_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.3-saucy/linux-image-3.10.3-031003-generic_3.10.3-031003.201307251835_amd64.deb

After that, both 32-bit and 64-bit use below command to install the kernel:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.3*.deb linux-image-3.10.3*.deb

To apply changes, run:

sudo update-grub

(Optional) To remove this kernel, run below command in terminal:

sudo apt-get purge linux-image-3.10.3*
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Install Kernel 3.10.2 in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.10, 12.04, Linux Mint

Last updated: July 23, 2013

This latest stable Kernel 3.10.2 has been released. All users of the 3.10 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. This tutorial shows how to install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.2 for Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10 and Linux Mint users.

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Linux Kernel 3.10.2 is also a small release that includes a few updated drivers, fixes for the ext3 and ext4 file systems, as well as other small changes. Read the announcement.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.10.2

The Kernel PPA has updated with latest DEBs for Ubuntu and Linux Mint users.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open a terminal window. When it opens, run below commands to download the Debs.
For 32-bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.2-031002-generic_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.2-031002_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-image-3.10.2-031002-generic_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_i386.deb

For 64-bit system

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.2-031002-generic_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.2-031002_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.2-saucy/linux-image-3.10.2-031002-generic_3.10.2-031002.201307212216_amd64.deb

After downloading, both 32-bit and 64-bit use below command to install them:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.2*.deb linux-image-3.10.2*.deb

Finally, remember to update grub to apply changes. To do so, run below command:

sudo update-grub

Once done, restart your computer and you should see the entry with Linux Kernel 3.10.2.

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Install SoundConverter 2.1.1 on Ubuntu 13.04, 12.10, 12.04

Last updated: July 22, 2013

This simple tutorial shows how to install SoundConverter on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, 12.10 Quantal, 12.04 Precise and Linux Mint via GetDeb repository.

soundconverter

SoundConverter is a simple sound converter application for the GNOME environment. It reads sound files in any format supported by GStreamer and outputs them in Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, or WAV format, or MP3 format if you have the GStreamer LAME plugin.

SoundConverter aims to be simple to use, and very fast. Thanks to its multithreaded design, it will use as many cores as possible to speed up the conversion. It can also extract the audio from videos.

Tutorial Objectives:

  • Install SoundConverter 2.1.1 on Ubuntu 13.04, 12.10, 12.04
  • Enjoy!

To get started, add the GetDeb repository. To do so, press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to add the repository:

wget http://archive.getdeb.net/install_deb/getdeb-repository_0.1-1~getdeb1_all.deb

sudo dpkg -i getdeb-repository_0.1-1~getdeb1_all.deb

Then you can search for and install soundconverter via synaptic package manager. Or run below commands to update package lists and install:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install soundconverter

Once installed, open it from Unity Dash.

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Klest-crossword: Crossword Puzzle Game and Creator for Ubuntu Linux

Last updated: July 22, 2013

Klest-crossword is a game for professional compiling, editing and easy guessing american and classic the crossword puzzles.

Klest Crossword Puzzle Game

It contains more than 1,000 crossword puzzles to guess and provides a lot of tools for creating a crossword puzzle. It a dictionary of 31 000 Russian words and a dictionary of 41 000 English words.

All functions:

  • Creating and guessing a crossword puzzle;
  • Check correctness of guessing a crossword puzzle;
  • Save state incompletely guessed crossword puzzle;
  • Automatic creation of crossword puzzle grid (beta)
  • Automatic compiling;
  • Semi-automatic compiling;
  • Creating and editing a dictionary;
  • Adding / removing words from the dictionary;
  • Saving created a crossword puzzle grid, as a template for the new;
  • Editing the font crossword;
  • Editing the grid of crossword puzzle;
  • Export crossword: RTF, PDF, PostScript(*.ps), HTML, Text format across Lite, JPG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, XPM, PNG, XBM, PPM, OpenKlest(*.ok);
  • Import crossword: Texthttp://qt-apps.org/content/show.php/Klest-crossword?content=144254 format AcrossLite, OpenKlest(*.ok);
  • Print crossword;
  • Statistics;

Install Klest-crossword:

The source code and Deb installer are available from SourceForge.

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Install Kernel 3.10.1 on Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10, Linux Mint

Last updated: July 28, 2015

The latest stable kernel 3.10.1 has been released. All users of the 3.10 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. Here is what’s new and how to install / upgrade kernel 3.10.1 on your system.

Linux kernel 3.10.1 is a small release that includes a few updated drivers, fixes for the HPFS and NFS file systems, as well as other small changes. See the announcement.

Kernel3.9.8

Below steps shows you how to install or upgrade this kernel:

1.) Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. Run below command to download the Deb packages

For 32-bit:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.1-031001-generic_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_i386.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.1-031001_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-image-3.10.1-031001-generic_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_i386.deb

For 64-bit:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.1-031001-generic_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_amd64.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.1-031001_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_all.deb http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.1-saucy/linux-image-3.10.1-031001-generic_3.10.1-031001.201307131550_amd64.deb

2) Install the Debs:

sudo dpkg linux-headers-3.10.1*.deb linux-image-3.10.1*.deb

After installation, update grub via:

sudo update-grub
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