Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.15.4 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.15.4 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Fixes in Kernel 3.15.4:

        ALSA: usb-audio: Fix races at disconnection and PCM closing
        ALSA: hda - hdmi: call overridden init on resume
        powerpc: fix typo 'CONFIG_PPC_CPU'
        powerpc/pseries: Fix overwritten PE state
        nfs: Fix cache_validity check in nfs_write_pageuptodate()
        nfsd4: fix FREE_STATEID lockowner leak
        IB/umad: Fix use-after-free on close
        RDMA/cxgb4: Fix memory leaks in c4iw_alloc() error paths

Linux Kernel 3.15.4 Installation

To install kernel 3.15.4 in Ubuntu or Linux Mint, open the terminal and run these commands:

•     cd /tmp
•     wget http://goo.gl/rhhlhn -O kernel-3.15.4
•     chmod +x kernel-3.15.4
•     sudo sh kernel-3.15.4
•     sudo reboot

To uninstall kernel 3.15.4, run these commands:

•     sudo apt-get purge linux-image-3.15.4*
•     sudo update-grub