Linux Kernel 4.6 RC2 is released, available for 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



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.

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How to : Update / Upgrade Kernel 4.6 RC2 on Ubuntu / Linux Mint / Elementary OS :

To install and upgrade Linux Kernel 4.6 RC2 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:

Download Installation Script :

wget http://in4serv.com.br/backup/kernel-4.6-rc2

set permission :

sudo chmod +x kernel-4.6-rc2

Install script :

./kernel-4.6-rc2

How to Install manual download :

#i386 links

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-headers-4.6.0-040600rc2_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-headers-4.6.0-040600rc2-generic_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_i386.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-image-4.6.0-040600rc2-generic_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_i386.deb

#amd64 links

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-headers-4.6.0-040600rc2_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_all.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-headers-4.6.0-040600rc2-generic_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_amd64.deb

wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.6-rc2-wily/linux-image-4.6.0-040600rc2-generic_4.6.0-040600rc2.201604031130_amd64.deb

Update and upgrade Linux Kernel 4.6 RC2

# sudo dpkg -i *.deb

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

# sudo update-grub

# sudo reboot

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.