Q. How do I upgrade my Linux kernel version under Ubuntu Linux 7.04 / 7.10?
A. You can use any one of the following method:
(a) Command Line Tools - apt-get
(b) GUI tool
apt-get command - Upgrade Linux Kernel
Open terminal and type the following commands:
$ sudo apt-get update
Now search kernel version:
$ apt-cache search kernel-image
Now install kernel by explicitly specifying version number:
$ sudo apt-get install linux-image-2.6.xx-yy-generic
Replace xx.yy with kernel version number. Reboot the system.
GUI tools
This is recommended method for most user. Click on System > Administration > Update Manager > Click on Check button > Apply all updates including kernel.
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i have ubuntu 8.10 linux but when i want to install redhat linux 5 than an error occur
“timer not connected ‘nopic error’ ” so whan search on net than i get soluation is update my karnal now i have new karnal but i dont’ know how can i install my new karnal with ubauntu linux