Archives For November 30, 1999

Linux Kernel 3.12.3

The latest Linux Kernel 3.12.3 has been released a few hours ago. If you’re using Kernel 3.12 series, this tutorial shows how to install or upgrade in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint and their derivatives.

Linux kernel 3.12.3 is yet another big release that introduces numerous updated drivers, many architecture improvements (AMR, PowerPC, s390, parisc, ARM64, avr32), some fixes for the CIFS and EXT4 filesystems, as well as sound improvements.

See the changelog for details.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.12.3:

The DEB packages for Ubuntu and Debian users have been made into Ubuntu Kernel mainline page.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below one by one:

1. For 32 bit system, download the DEBs via:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.3-031203-generic_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.3-031203_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-image-3.12.3-031203-generic_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_i386.deb

For 64 bit system, run:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.3-031203-generic_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.3-031203_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.3-trusty/linux-image-3.12.3-031203-generic_3.12.3-031203.201312041453_amd64.deb

2. Install the DEBs:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.12.3-*.deb linux-image-3.12.3-*.deb

Restart your computer and done.

If your graphics card does not work properly with this kernel, you may re-configure or even re-install the video driver.

To revert back to previous kernel, reboot and go into Grub -> Advanced -> choose previous kernel. Then remove this kernel via:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.12.3-* linux-image-3.12.3-*

Linux Kernel 3.11 hits the end of its life after released Kernel 3.11.10. Greg KH recommends users to move to Kernel 3.12 series to keep receiving updates.

Linux Kernel 3.11.10 is a small release includes USB fix and Bluetooth update. See the change log for details

If you would like to upgrade to this kernel. Follow the steps below one by one

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

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.10-031110-generic_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.10-031110_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-image-3.11.10-031110-generic_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.10-031110-generic_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.10-031110_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.10-saucy/linux-image-3.11.10-031110-generic_3.11.10-031110.201311291453_amd64.deb

2. Install the kernel via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.10-*.deb linux-image-3.11.10-*.deb

Once installed, restart your computer and done.

If for some reason the kernel does not work properly, boot into previous kernel (Grub -> Advanced) and run command to remove Linux Kernel 3.11.10:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.11.10-* linux-image-3.11.10-*

Links:

Linux Kernel 3.11.10 DEB download page

Linux Kernel 3.12 series

Linux Kernel 3.10 series Long Term Support

The latest LTS kernel now is at Linux Kernel 3.10.21. Greg Kroah-Hartman announced this release hours ago and urged users to upgrade as soon as possible.

Linux Kernel 3.10.21 is a big release that includes PowerPC, ARM, USB, KVM, x86 fixes, numerous updated drivers, including i915, acpi, PowerPC, as well as other improvements. See the changlog for details.

Install / Upgrade Linux Kernel 3.10.21

If you’re now on Kernel 3.10 series, follow the steps below to upgrade to this kernel in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint and their derivatives.

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below one by one to download the DEB packages:

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.21-031021-generic_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.21-031021_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-image-3.10.21-031021-generic_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.21-031021-generic_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.21-031021_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.21-saucy/linux-image-3.10.21-031021-generic_3.10.21-031021.201311291435_amd64.deb

2. Install the kernel via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.21-*.deb linux-image-3.10.21-*.deb

Restart your computer and boot with this kernel.

If for some reason this kernel does not work properly on your machine. Boot with previous kernel (Grub -> Advanced) and run command below to remove Linux Kernel 3.10.21:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.10.21-* linux-image-3.10.21-*

Latest Linux Kernel 3.12 series now is at Kernel 3.12.2. All users of this kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible, here’s how to do it in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and Linux Mint.

Linux kernel 3.12.2 is a pretty big release that includes PowerPC, ia64, ARM, s390 and x86 fixes, numerous updated drivers, including USB, SCSI, Wireless, Bluetooth, ACPI and Nouveau, some filesystem improvements (NFS, Btrfs and XFS), sound improvements, as well as other bugfixes. More details in official announcement.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.12.2:

The DEB packages are made into Ubuntu Kernel page. You can download them at this page. Or follow the steps below to download and install this kernel:

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

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.2-031202-generic_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.2-031202_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-image-3.12.2-031202-generic_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.2-031202-generic_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.2-031202_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.2-trusty/linux-image-3.12.2-031202-generic_3.12.2-031202.201311291538_amd64.deb

2. Install all downloaded packages via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.12.2-*.deb linux-image-3.12.2-*.deb

It automatically update the grub so you’ll start with this kernel in next normal boot.

If for some reason this kernel does not work properly, boot into the previous kernel (Grub -> Advanced) and run commands below to remove Linux Kernel 3.12.2:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.12.2-* linux-image-3.12.2-*

The latest Linux Kernel LTS 3.10.20 has been released recently. All users of the 3.10 kernel series must upgrade. This tutorial shows how to upgrade it in Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, and Linux Mint.

Kernel 3.10.20 LTS contains mostly USB, AlSA, Network fixes and drivers updates. For details, read the official announcement.

Install / Upgrade kernel 3.10.20

First, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below one by one to Download the DEBs from kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa:

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.20-031020-generic_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.20-031020_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-image-3.10.20-031020-generic_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.20-031020-generic_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.20-031020_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.20-saucy/linux-image-3.10.20-031020-generic_3.10.20-031020.201311201536_amd64.deb

After that, install them via:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.20-*.deb linux-image-3.10.20-*.deb

Restart your computer and done.

If for some reason this kernel does not work properly, boot into previous kernel and run command to remove Linux Kernel 3.10.20:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.10.20-* linux-image-3.10.20-*

Are you running Kernel 3.11 series on Ubuntu? Well, the latest Linux Kernel 3.11.9 has released and you may upgrade this kernel in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint by following this tutorial.

Linux Kernel 3.11.9 brings lots of driver updates (USB, wireless, etc), as well as ALSA fix, USB fix, and ipv6 network fix. For more details, see the official announcement.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.11.9

The DEB packages for Ubuntu and its diratives has made into Ubuntu kernel download page. Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below one by one to download and install them.

1. Download the DEBs:

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.9-031109-generic_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.9-031109_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-image-3.11.9-031109-generic_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.9-031109-generic_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.9-031109_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.9-saucy/linux-image-3.11.9-031109-generic_3.11.9-031109.201311201635_amd64.deb

2. Install this Kernel:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.9-*.deb linux-image-3.11.9-*.deb

Once done, restart your computer.

If for some reason this new kernel does not work properly. Boot into the previous kernel and run command below to remove Linux Kernel 3.11.9:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.11.9-* linux-image-3.11.9-*

Kernel 3.11.9 DEBs can be also downloaded at kernel.ubuntu.com

The latest Linux Kernel 3.12.1 has been released recently. If you’re using Kernel 3.12 series, here’s how to install or upgrade it in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint and their derivatives.

Linux kernel 3.12.1 is a small release that contains mostly updated drivers (networking, USB and video), as well as an ALSA fix, and a few networking fixes for IPv4 and IPv6. In numbers, Linux kernel 3.12.1 changes 22 files, with 135 insertions and 50 deletions.

For details of this kernel release, see the official announcement.

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.12.1:

The Ubuntu Kernel team has made the DEB packages for this kernel. We can download & install them by running commands (Ctrl+Alt+T) below one by one:

1. Download the Kernel DEBs:

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.1-031201-generic_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.1-031201_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-image-3.12.1-031201-generic_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.1-031201-generic_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-headers-3.12.1-031201_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.12.1-trusty/linux-image-3.12.1-031201-generic_3.12.1-031201.201311201654_amd64.deb

2. Install the kernel DEB:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.12.1-*.deb linux-image-3.12.1-*.deb

Once done, restart your computer.

If for some reason this kernel does not work properly for you. Reboot and select to boot with previous kernel from Grub boot loader (Advance). Then remove Linux Kernel 3.12.1 via:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.12.1-* linux-image-3.12.1-*

The latest Linux Kernel LTS 3.10.19 has been released today. All users of Kernel 3.10 series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible.

Linux Kernel 3.10.19 brings a few driver updates and fixes. See the official announcement for more details.

If you’re using Kernel 3.10 on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, or Debian based system, you can follow the steps below to install or upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.10.19:

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

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.19-031019-generic_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.19-031019_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-image-3.10.19-031019-generic_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.19-031019-generic_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.19-031019_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.19-saucy/linux-image-3.10.19-031019-generic_3.10.19-031019.201311122235_amd64.deb

2. Run commands to install the DEBs:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.19-*.deb linux-image-3.10.19-*.deb

Restart your computer and done.

If for some reason, this kernel does not work properly on your machine. Boot into previous kernel from Grub and run command to remove Linux Kernel 3.10.19:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.10.19-* linux-image-3.10.19-*

You can also download & install the Kernel Debs from Ubuntu Kernel page if you’re not comfortable with command line.

Linux Kernel 3.11.8 has been released today. All users of the 3.11 kernel series are urged to upgrade as soon as possible. Here’s how to download & install the kernel packages in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Linux Mint, Debian and their derivatives.

Linux kernel 3.11.8 includes a few arch improvements, lots of updated drivers, including i915, Radeon, HID, Wireless, SCSI and USB, fixes to the CIFS and eCryptfs filesystems, as well as improved sound and networking. See official announcement

Install / Upgrade Kernel 3.11.8:

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

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.8-031108-generic_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.8-031108_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-image-3.11.8-031108-generic_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.8-031108-generic_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-headers-3.11.8-031108_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.11.8-saucy/linux-image-3.11.8-031108-generic_3.11.8-031108.201311122252_amd64.deb

After that, use command below to install them and reboot your machine once done.

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.11.8-*.deb linux-image-3.11.8-*.deb

If for some reason the new kernel does not work properly, boot the previous kernel from Grub boot-loader and remove Linux Kernel 3.11.8 via:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.11.8-* linux-image-3.11.8-*

If you’re not familiar with command line, download & install the DEBs from Ubuntu Kernal page.

The latest Linux Kernel LTS 3.10.18 has been released today. Similar to Kernel 3.11.7, this kernel brings lots of updates and bugfixes for USB, wireless drivers, ARM, ipv6, tcp. See the changelog for details.

This tutorial shows you how to install / upgrade Linux Kernel 3.10.18 in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy, Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal, Ubuntu 12.04 Precise, Linux Mint and Elementary OS.

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

1. Run commands below one by one to download the DEBs:

For 32 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.18-031018-generic_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.18-031018_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-image-3.10.18-031018-generic_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_i386.deb

For 64 bit system:

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.18-031018-generic_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-headers-3.10.18-031018_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.10.18-saucy/linux-image-3.10.18-031018-generic_3.10.18-031018.201311040835_amd64.deb

2. Once downloaded, both 32 bit and 64 bit system can use commands below to install them:

sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-3.10.18-*.deb linux-image-3.10.18-*.deb

Restart your computer and done!

If for some reason, ths kernel does not work properly on your system. Remove Linux Kernel 3.10.18 via:

sudo apt-get purge linux-headers-3.10.18-* linux-image-3.10.18-*