Two methods to upgrade to linux 4.11 kernel in ubuntu / mint

The Linux Kernel is an essential part of the operating system in any of the prized distributions of such. It is responsible for the distribution of resources, the interaction of the system with hardware, security, the file system, etc. Keeping the Linux Kernel always up to date is essential for the system to work in a stable and safe way, and with the arrival of the Kernel Linux 4.11 RC1, it is a good opportunity to update.

Kernel Linux 4.11 Release Candidate is now available

This time we are going to see how we can update the Kernel of our Linux system with two different methods, through a Script or through the.deb packages

How to update Linux Kernel 4.11 rc1 in Ubuntu / Linux Mint using Script

This method works for the following systems: 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, Linux Mint 17.3 and other systems derived from Ubuntu.

We open the Terminal is write the following:

Download the Script:

wget

Setting the permission:

sudo chmod + x kernel-4.11-rc1

Run the Script:

./kernel-4.11-rc1

How to update Linux Kernel 4.11 (RC1) in Ubuntu / Linux Mint

This method also works 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. We will write in Terminal the following:

For Ubuntu 32 bit:

wget

For Ubuntu 64 bit:

wget

Keep in mind that this is a Release Candidate (RC) version and not the definitive version of Kernel Linux 4.11, so there could be problems or instability, so update to this version if you are completely sure. See you next time.

Source: Ubuntumaniac