How to: Update Linux Kernel 4.7.4 on Linux Mint and Ubuntu Derivatives
Linux kernel 4.7.4 stable was released and update GPU Drivers, Adds OverlayFS and EXT4 Improvements, how to update / upgrade 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), Ubuntu 13.10/13.04/12.04, Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, Linux Mint 13 Maya, Pinguy OS 14.04, Elementary OS 0.3 Freya, Elementary OS 0.2 Luna, Peppermint Five, Deepin 2014, LXLE 14.04
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.
"What's new in Linux kernel 4.7.4"
Linux kernel 4.7.4 contains a single bugfix for x86 hardware architectures, updated GPU drivers for VC4 and Radeon hardware, an improved sound stack with firewire enhancements, and multiple improvements to the OverlayFS, EXT4, UBIFS, and XFS filesystems. The networking stack was updated as well, but only to patch a few issues with the SunRPC protocol.
If you're curious to know what exactly has been changed in Linux kernel 4.7.4, we recommend checking out the links above and, in the meantime, verify the official software repositories for the updated version, because it already landed in Solus, and it's coming soon to Arch Linux users too. OS vendors and maintainers are encouraged to download the sources] of Linux kernel 4.7.4 right now via the kernel.org website, or via ours.
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How to Upgrade Linux Kernel 4.7.4 (Stable) on Ubuntu / Linux Mint using Script :
To Install and upgrade Linux Kernel 4.7.4 (Stable) 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 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:wget http://in4serv.com.br/backup/kernel-4.7.4
sudo chmod +x kernel-4.7.4
./kernel-4.7.4
Installation progress (Enter for continues installation) :
Finish and reboot you ubuntu system.
For Check you kernel version, open a new Terminal window and bash (get it?) in the following commands:
$ 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.
The source is available now. Binary packages are in the process of being built, and will appear soon at their respective download locations.
Enjoy! I hope this article adding you more clarity.
