Install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18.7 on Ubuntu 14.04, 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1 rebecca

Latest Stable Kernel 3.18.7 is released, you can install on Ubuntu 14.04, 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1 rebecca

Linux kernel is the essential part of any Linux operating system. It is responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, simple communications, basic file system management, and more. Written from scratch by Linus Torvalds (with help from various developers), Linux is a clone of the UNIX operating system. It is geared towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliances.

Features at a glance

Linux comes with powerful features, such as true multitasking, multistack networking, shared copy-on-write executables, shared libraries, demand loading, virtual memory, and proper memory management. Initially designed only for 386/486-based computers, now Linux supports a wide range of architectures, including 64-bit (IA64, AMD64), ARM, ARM64, DEC Alpha, MIPS, SUN Sparc, PowerPC, as well as Amiga and Atari machines.

For more information on the major Linux Latest Stable Kernel Changes in the upcoming version 3.18.7 Vivid please consult this page.

Install Latest Stable Kernel 3.18.7 on Ubuntu 14.04, 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1 rebecca :

to install kernel 3.18.7 stable on Ubuntu derivative systems, open a new Terminal window and bash (get it?) in the following commands :

For Linux System 32 bit :

wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.7-031807_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.7-031807-generic_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_i386.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-image-3.18.7-031807-generic_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_i386.deb

For Linux System 64 bit :

wget -c http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.7-031807_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_all.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-headers-3.18.7-031807-generic_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_amd64.deb \ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.18.7-vivid/linux-image-3.18.7-031807-generic_3.18.7-031807.201502110759_amd64.deb

Install Linux Kernel 3.18.7 Stable :    

sudo dpkg -i *.deb

Atfer install complete, update grub and reboot your computer and choose new kernel in grub :

sudo update-grub
sudo reboot

The source is available now. Binary packages are in the process of being built, and will appear soon at their respective download locations.

WARNING: Installing a new kernel may render your system unusable or unstable. If you proceed with the installation using the instructions below, make sure you back up any important data

For Install Kernel 3.19 stable on Ubuntu and Linux mint you can follow this page.