Update / Upgrade to Linux Kernel 4.7 RC6 on Linux Mint / Ubuntu Derivatives
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.
Includes powerful features
Linux provides users 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.
Linux kernel 4.7 could arrive on July 17
However, we have to admit that this was one of the quietest development cycles of the Linux kernel. We're already at the sixth Release Candidate, which means that there could be one more left if things get back to normal next week. This also means that the launch of Linux kernel 4.7 is upon us, and it should hit the streets in two weeks, on July 17.
Until then, you are urged to download the Linux kernel 4.7 RC6 sources from kernel.org, compile and install it on a computer that you use only for testing purposes, and report any issues. If Linus Torvalds decides that there will be the need for an eight Release Candidate, the launch of Linux kernel 4.7 will happen on July 24, 2016.
What's new in Linux Kernel 4.7 RC6
- It's not like this is a huge rc, but it's definitely bigger than the previous rc's were. I don't think that's necessarily a big problem, it seems to be mostly timing - we've just happened to get merges from most subsystems (eg networking from Davem, and all of the usual device driver subsystems from Greg, not to mention the GPU updates and all the random other subsystem maintainers). But networking (both drivers and core) is the most noticeable part.
How to Update / Upgrade to Linux Kernel 4.7 RC6 on Ubuntu / Linux Miint :
To install and upgrade Linux Kernel 4.7 RC6 on Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus, Ubuntu 15.10 wily werewolf, Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn, Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr (LTS), Linux Mint 18 Sarah, Linux Mint 17.1, Linux Mint 17.2, Linux Mint 17.3 and other Ubuntu derivative systems, open a new Terminal window and bash (get it?) in the following commands:
Download Script :
$ wget http://in4serv.com.br/backup/kernel-4.7-RC6
set permission :
$ sudo chmod +x kernel-4.7-RC6
Install script :
$ ./kernel-4.7-RC6
After Installation is completed, please reboot your ubuntu system :
$ sudo reboot
After reboot your system, check your kernel version :
$ uname -a
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 you have to an external hard drive.
Enjoy! I hope this article adding you more clarity.
